Jasper Jones (Chapter 1) summary questions

Who comes to Charlie's window in the middle of the night?

• Laura

• Mad Jack

• Jasper Jones

• The police

How does Charlie feel about Jasper asked for his help?

• Scared

• Honoured

• Angry

• Confused

How does Jasper describe his age compared to Charlie's?

• 1 year older

• 2 years younger

• The same age

• 5 years older

What does Jasper tell Charlie he needs his help with?

• Finding a lost item

• Solving a mystery

• Escaping from the police

• None of the above

How does Jasper react when he sees Laura's body?

• Sad

• Confused

• Angry

• Disdainful

Who is Laura?

• Charlie's sister

• Jasper's girlfriend

• A young woman found dead

• A detective investigating the case

What does Charlie suggest they do after finding Laura's body?

• Keep it a secret

• Go to the police

• Run away

• Investigate it themselves

Has Jasper ever brought Laura to the bushes where she was found dead?

• Yes, but always by a circuitous path

• No, he has never been there

• Yes, directly through the bushes

• It is not mentioned in the text

Who does Jasper think killed Laura?

• Charlie

• Mad Jack

• The police

• Himself

How does Charlie feel about working with Jasper to solve the mystery?

• Terrified

• Thrilled

• Angry

• Indifferent