Section 5 Answer Key PDF

Section 5 Answer Key **Section 5 -- pp. 105-127** 1. Sarah says, "He didn't see you. My father didn't really see you," in regard to her father shooting Jerome. What does she mean by this? He did not see Jerome as a person - he just saw him as black and with a gun. He acted without assessing...

Section 5 Answer Key **Section 5 -- pp. 105-127** 1. Sarah says, "He didn't see you. My father didn't really see you," in regard to her father shooting Jerome. What does she mean by this? He did not see Jerome as a person - he just saw him as black and with a gun. He acted without assessing the situation further. 2. What did the 9-1-1 operator tell the reporting officers about the call she received? Why is this detail important? She told the officers there was a black man in the park with a gun. 3. What does the librarian mean when she says, "Better to light a candle than curse the darkness" to Sarah? The librarian wants to help Sarah learn about difficult things in a supportive environment. It is better to try and overcome difficulties than complain about them. 4. Explain Jerome's mixed feelings about how his family feels. Jerome does not want his family to be unhappy. At this same time, he does not want his family to forget him. 5. Make a list of facts the prosecutor's questioning of Officer Moore reveal about his actions the day he shot Jerome. ➔ Officer Moore did not announce himself as police to Jerome ➔ Officer Moore did not order Jerome to put the gun down ➔ Officer Moore did not order Jerome to put his hands up ➔ Officer Moore did not come to a complete stop in his car before firing ➔ Officer Moore did not give aid to Jerome after he shot him 6. How has Carlos filled the role of a big brother for Kim? Why do you think Carlos has done this? Carlos meets Kim on the school steps every morning to walk her into school. He has also begun to walk her home from school. Carlos does things to try and make Kim laugh or gives her small gifts Answers will vary