Ghostboys 7-9 Thursday Quiz

Ghostboys 7-9 Thursday Quiz

Today is Thursday March 18. We are going to take a quiz today about the chapters we have read so far in Ghost Boys. Our main focus will be on the chapters we have read this week with previous chapters incorporated throughout.

Agenda:

Bell ringer- 5 minutes

Independent Practice- Quiz- 40 minutes

Multiple Select

Select the words below that are synonyms for prosecutor

• attorney

• foyer

• lobby

• prosecuting officer

• lawyer

Multiple Choice

Which question does Chapters 4-6 answer?

• Who is the ghost that talks to Jerome?

• Where did Carlos get the gun?

• What do Emmett Till, Tamir Rice, and Jerome have in common?

• What does Jerome look like to Grandma?

Multiple Choice

The author’s tone in Ghost Boys is ---.

• The author tells the story with humor and sarcasm.

• The author tells the story in a thoughtful manner to make the reader reflect on the events taking place.

• The author is mysterious, secretive, and ominous.

• The author is upbeat and cheerful.

Poll

Jurors listened while Officer Moore told he felt threatened by the assailant.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Security guards moved near Jerome’s parents.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

People in the courtroom spoke up about the injustice of the shooting.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

No one knew Jerome was in the courtroom.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Jerome was glad Sarah could see him instead of Kim.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Sarah’s family was upset over the shooting.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Sarah had an easy time relating to her father’s actions.

• True

• False

Matching

Match each phrase to the type of figurative language it contains. 

*Alliteration- a stylistic literary device that refers to the repetition of closely connected series of words that have the same beginning consonant sounds. Ex: Barbara baked banana bread , but it burned

*Repetition- literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable .EX: My favorite painting is the painting I did of my dog in that painting in my den.

*Slang-a category of language developed within a community. The literal meaning of a word is different than the actual meaning. Ex: "Ok, Boomer." "No cap, I just won the lottery."

*Simile- comparing two things using the words like or as. Ex: He was as fit as a fiddle.

Multiple Choice

I’m stuck. Stuck in time. Stuck being dead.

• slang

• alliteration

• repetition

• simile

Multiple Choice

Her bedroom is like cotton candy. Sickly sweet.

• alliteration

• repetition

• simile

• slang

Multiple Choice

“See you later, Jerome. Most def.”

• slang

• simile

• alliteration

• repetition

Multiple Choice

He’s watching, waiting for something.

• simile

• slang

• repetition

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

Which sentence doesn’t belong in the paragraph because it is off-topic?

A) Jerome goes to Sarah’s house. B) Sarah’s room is full of sickly pink. C) Sarah tries to tell Jerome that the shooting was an accident. D) Jerome argues that her father had to know that he was just a kid. E) Sarah explains that some think her dad is a hero while others think he is a bad person. F) She thinks that she is supposed to help Jerome.

• A) Jerome goes to Sarah’s house

• B) Sarah’s room is full of sickly pink.

• C) Sarah tries to tell Jerome that the shooting was an accident.

• D) Jerome argues that her father had to know that he was just a kid.

• E) Sarah explains that some think her dad is a hero while others think he is a bad person. F) She thinks that she is supposed to help Jerome.

Multiple Choice

Which adjectives best describe Carlos?

• frank, practical, kooky

• adventurous, organized, witty

• loner, not tough enough, brave

• ambitious, chatty, straight-forward

Multiple Choice

Which statement from Ghost Boys contains a cause-effect relationship?

• A pimple like Jerome. Mike and Eddie laugh

• Angry, Carlos jerks free

• Mike punches Carlos. He falls backwards.

• Carlos is twisting, his arms flailing.

Multiple Choice

. What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing Ghost Boys? (hint: how does this story make you feel?)

• to amuse and to delight

• to arouse emotions and sympathies

• to appeal to fantasy and imagination

• to persuade to act, vote, donate, etc.

Multiple Select

What genre is Ghost Boys? Check all that apply. (Hint: there are three (3)).

• fiction

• young adult literature

• drama

• science ficiton

• realistic

Open Ended

Look at the previous question. Explain why you selected the answers for the genre of GHOST BOYS.