Ghost Boys Chapters 10-12

Front

Who is the other ghost boy that follows Jerome?

Back

Emmet Till

Front

What did the three kids see outside of the window?

Back

Thousands of Ghost Boys

Front

Where was Emmett Till killed?

Back

Mississippi

Front

What happened to Emmet Till?

Back

He was shot for talking to a white woman

Front

What time of day did Officer Moore say he shot Jerome?

Back

Nighttime

Front

What is the significance of Emmet Till's story in American history?

Back

Emmet Till's story highlights racial injustice and the impact of racism in America.

Front

What does the term 'ghost boy' symbolize in the story?

Back

'Ghost boy' symbolizes the lost lives of young Black boys due to violence and racism.

Front

How does Jerome's experience as a ghost affect his understanding of his own death?

Back

Jerome learns about the impact of his death on his family and community.

Front

What role does memory play in the narrative of 'Ghost Boys'?

Back

Memory serves to honor the lives of those lost and to educate others about the past.

Front

What lesson does Jerome learn from Emmet Till?

Back

Jerome learns about the historical context of racial violence and its ongoing effects.