Carlos
Where is Carlos from?
Texas
What are the names of the three bullies?
Eddie, Mike, and Snap
How are Jerome and Sarah similar?
She is the same size, age, and grade.
Where was Officer Moore when he shot Jerome?
What does Ma's job?
She is a receptionist at an inn.
How does Carlos look?
Skinny, jeans, T-shirt
Where does Jerome live?
Chicago
Does Sarah think her dad is bad?
NO. She knows what he did was bad, but she does not think he is a bad person.
How has officer Moore changed after he shot Jerome?
He is angry and argues with his wife a lot.
What is Pa's job?
He is a sanitation worker
Why did Carlos have a toy gun?
Protection. To feel safe.
Why does Jerome not want friends?
He feels if he has friends then he has to fight for them.
Why does Sarah think she can see Jerome?
She thinks she is supposed to help him.
Where was Jerome shot?
Jerome was shot in his back.
As Ma describes what is Kim's job?
To get an education.
Why does Carlos help Kim?
He feels guilty about Jerome.
Why did Jerome take the gun from Carlos?
He felt pressure. He wanted to be his friend.
Is Sarah rich or poor?
Rich
What does Officer Moore see in Jerome's hand?
What does Kim do when there are gunshots?
She reads
What do Jerome and Carlos do together the first day knowing each other?
They eat lunch together in the bathroom.
Where does Jerome watch his family?
At his house.
Who is Sarah?
Officer Moor's daughter.
What did Officer Moore break when he was fighting with his wife?
He broke a glass.
Why does grandma make Jerome say three things he is thankful for?
Because she is superstitious.