12 Questions
Who is the character that guides Jerome and shows him other 'ghost boys' who suffered similar fates?
Emmett Till
How is the narrative structure in the text 'Ghost Boys' described?
Alternating between 'DEAD' and 'ALIVE'
What tragic event leads to Jerome becoming a ghost in the story?
Being shot by Officer Moore
Who is the character responsible for Jerome's death in 'Ghost Boys'?
Officer Moore
What is the central conflict in the story 'Ghost Boys'?
Racial bias and police violence
Which character in 'Ghost Boys' connects Jerome's tragic fate to other cases of black boys killed due to racism, like Tamir Rice?
Kim (Jerome's younger sister)
What catches Officer Moore off guard on page 86?
Being questioned by a ghost
Why does Jerome refer to Sarah's world as a 'fantasy world'?
Because it contrasts with his own reality
What does Ghost Boy show Jerome out of Sarah's window?
A vision of other young black boys playing happily
What aspirations did Ghost Boy have before his death?
To be a doctor
In what way does Sarah straddle between two worlds?
Between life and the spirit world
What does the connection between Jerome and Peter Pan signify?
Their experience of being stuck between life and death
Explore the main characters in the book 'Ghost Boys' including Jerome Rogers, Emmett Till, Officer Moore, and more. Learn about their roles and relationships in the story.
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