Characters
Where is Carlos from?
Texas
The ghost who helps guide Jerome and teaches him about history is?
Who is Sarah, and how does she know Jerome?
Daughter of the police officer who shot Jerome
Where was Mr. Moore when he shot Jerome what does this tell us?
He was in the cop car which indicates he was not in actual danger.
What does Ma do for a living?
She is a receptionist at an inn.
Who gave Jerome the toy gun.
Carlos
How old is Jerome?
12 years old
Does Sarah think her dad is bad?
Yes and No. She knows what he did was bad but she does not think he is a bad person.
How has officer Moore changes after he shot Jerome?
He now is a lot more angry all the time, and fights with his wife a lot.
What does Pa do for a living?
He is a sanitation worker
Why did Carlos have a toy gun? what does this say about him?
Saftey, he is used to living in an unsafe environment.
The reverend who supports Jerome’s family
Reverend Carter
Why does Sarah think she can see Jerome and no one else can?
Because she thinks she is supposed to help him in the future.
Where was Jerome shot? Elaborate
On the back, this means that he was actually running away when he was shot (so officer Moore was not in danger.)
As Ma describes what is Kim's job?
To get Ed - YOU - cated
Going to school
Jerome’s little sister’s name is
Kim
Why did Jerome take the gun even though he probably knew it wasn't a good thing?
He probably took it either because he wanted to look cool, or because he was pressured by Carlos.
Based on the way Jerome explains Sarah's bedroom, what can we infer about her?
She has not known poverty the same way Jerome has.
"I had no choice." What does this tell you?
He is trying to justify his actions instead of owning up to them.
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.
How do the “ghost boys” help tell the story?
They represent others who experienced injustice and show that Jerome’s story is part of something bigger.
How does Sarah feel about the protests outside her house?
I think she supports her dad but also knows that what he did was wrong. (Opinion Question)
What specifically happened when Mr. Moore was fighting with his wife?
He broke a glass and was extremely angry.
The group of spirits that represent other boys who were unjustly killed are called
Ghost Boys