Characters
Who killed Jerome and why?
Officer Moore killed him, saying he felt threatened. (racism, prejudice...)
What can Sarah do that no one else can?
See ghosts
Was it nighttime or daytime when Jerome was shot?
Daytime
Lasting forever, or for a very long time.
Peter Pan is referenced in the novel with the quote, "All children except ONE grow up".
What is the importance of this quote?
It shows how all the black children who have been murdered or killed are ignored, and who will stay children forever.
Who are Eddie, Snap and Mike?
Jerome's bullies
Who knows about Jerome's bullying at school?
His sister Kim
How old is Jerome when he dies?
12 years old.
What is the definition of 'Accelerate'?
to speed up or move faster
"I'm dead. I thought I was bigger. Tough. But I'm just a bit of nothing. My arms are outstretched like I was trying to fly like Superman."
Why is this quote important? What does it show or tell us?
That Jerome is still such a child, referencing super heroes in comic books.
Who is the other ghost that Jerome can see and talk to?
Emmett Till
How did the 911 operator contribute to Jerome's death?
He didn't tell the police it was a toy gun
What year was Emmett Till killed?
1955
What is the definition of 'Flittering'?
Moving quickly and lightly fack and forth
What is prejudice and how is it being shown in Ghost Boys?
An unfair or unreasonable opinion, feeling or attitude towards someone or a group of people without knowing them first.
Officer Moore is prejudice towards black people and the neighbourhood Jerome lived in.
Why does Carlos help Kim?
He feels partially responsible for the death of Jerome
At Jerome's funeral, who gives Grandma a note that she holds close to her heart?
Carlos
What date does the Preliminary Hearing take place?
April 18th
What is the definition of 'Covet'?
To desire something that belongs to someone else.
How does this show their different experience of childhood?
Sarah's neighbourhood and school seem better taken care of by the community and safer.
Jerome's neighbourhood and school show the lack of privilege and opportunities for success and advancement.
How are Jerome and Sarah similar and why is this important?
They are the same age, height and in the same grade.
It tells us Officer Moore is obviously lying about Jerome being big, scary and threatening.
What does Grandma make Jerome do at the beginning of the book?
List three good things he's thankful for.
Where does the story take place?
Chicago
What is the definition of 'Furtive'?
Done in a sneaky or secretive way
Why does Emmett Till show Jerome the thousands of Ghost Boys?
To show that this kind of brutal discrimination has been going on far too long and still continues without actually getting better.
This has happened way too many times and people aren't taking it seriously enough.