Read Chapters 17& 18
Respond to Quan's question: "Why try to do right if people will always look at me and
assume wrong?" (p. 144) Why did Quan ask this? How does Justyce respond? What
would Martin say?
• Reflect on this comment from Doc as he, Justyce, and SJ respond to the news that
characterizes Manny and Justyce as thugs: "They need to believe you're a bad guy
who got what he deserved in order for their world to keep spinning the way it always
has." (p. 151) How does this statement fit into the story so far? How does it fit into our
society?
Why has Manny's father "stepped down from his position" as executive vice president
of Davidson Wells Financial Corporation? Is this "mutually agreed" decision to part
ways right? Why or why not? (p. 155)