WorksheetsGhost Boys Review Chapters 1-9
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Where does Jerome Live?
Adam Street
4th Street
Green Street
Purple Street
Who are the three bullies?
Carlos,Hector,Jack
Eddie,Snap,Mike
Joey,Gabriel,Adam
What is Pop's Job?
Sanitation Officer
Truck Driver
Priest
Police Officer
How old is Jerome and what grade is he in?
14;8th grade
12;7th grade
11;7th grade
13;7th grade
What grade is Kim in?
4th
1st
3rd
5th
What are Jerome's and Kim's Jobs?
Supermarket
McDonalds
School/Education
Home Chores
Who is the Author of the book?
Shirley Jackson
Edger Allen Poe
Louis Armstrong
Jewell Parker Rhodes
What is Jerome's mother's profession?
doctor
stay-at-home mother
engineer
Receptionist at Holiday Inn
The main character is...
Jerome
Jerry
James
Jackson
Where does the story take place?
Milwaukee
Atlanta
New York City
Chicago
What is the little sister's name?
Kelly
Kayla
Kim
Kristal
Was Jerome bullied at school?
No
Yes
What happens to Jerome?
He gets shot by a Police officer
He gets arrested
He goes to jail
Nothing
What is racism?
nothing
discrimination and prejudice against someone based on the color of their skin
Who does Jerome meet at school?
Kim
Eddie
Carlos
Sarah
Who is Carlos?
A bully at school
A new student from Texas
A new student from Wisconsin
The main character
Where does Jerome eat lunch?
In the lunchroom
Outside
In the bathroom
In a classroom
Where is Carlos from?
Mississippi
Texas
Arizona
Michigan
What is the connection between Emmett Till and Jerome?
Both were African-American boys who were killed as a result of racism and prejudice.
Both were 14 years old at the time of their death.
Both were killed by police officers.
Both were hanged by a group of white men.
What do Jerome and Carlos have in common?
They both got bullied and had no friends.
They both have girlfriends.
They both like to dance.
Why does the story change back and forth between "Alive" and "Dead"?
Because Jerome is revealing the day of his death and what happens afterwards.
Because it follows Jerome as he haunts his family.
Because Carlos is telling the story of before Jerome's death and after.
Who is the teacher who introduces Carlos?
Mr. Mike
Mr. Myers
Mr. Matherson
Mr. Myerson
Jerome tells Carlos not to slow him down at lunch, where do they go to be by themselves?
A lunch table at the back of the cafeteria
The library
A third floor classroom that is empty
The bathroom on the third floor
Why did Jerome's mother want an open casket?
To see her son one last time
It's what Emmett Till's mother did to show the world how unjust his killing was.
To be like Tamir Rice.
She didn't.
What is Jerome's Grandma's favorite Hymn?
I Vow to Thee My Country
Abide With Me
Amazing Grace
How Great Thou Art
What is the message in Amazing Grace?
Forgiveness and redemption
Love
Sadness
Hope
Who does Jerome talk to as a ghost?
Carlos
Kim
Grandma
Sarah
Who is Sarah?
The Police Officer's daughter
Carlo's sister
a bully
someone from school
How does Sarah feel about what her father did?
She is fine with it
She is really upset and confused
She is happy
She doesn't care
What is the purpose of the preliminary hearing?
To decide if Officer Moore should go to jail or not.
To determine if there is enough evidence for a trial.
To determine if Officer Moore should be allowed to be a police officer or not.
Not A,B, or C
How would Jerome describe Sarah’s house in comparison to his?
He would say Sarah’s house is larger and in a safer neighborhood.
He would say Sarah’s house is creepier.
He would say Sarah’s house is strange compared to his.
He would say Sarah’s house is small.
Jerome’s family is ___________.
poor
funny
rich
white
How does Sarah feel about her dad?
She questions his innocence in the shooting.
She is confident he was doing the right thing shooting Jerome.
She thinks her dad is a horrible person.
She loves her dad deeply.
How does Sarah feel about Jerome’s death?
angry
sad
confused
indifferent
What reason does Officer Moore give for shooting Jerome?
He thought Jerome had a real gun.
He thought Jerome was running at him.
He thought Jerome was a big man.
He thought Jerome was in a gang.
What color is Sarah's room?
purple
yellow
red
pink
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jerome's sister
Author of Ghost Boys
Jerome's mother
Jerome's grandmother
The white police officer who shot Jerome
Officer Morris
Officer Moore
Officer Till
Officer Snap
What does Carlos have at school?
a real gun
pencils
toy gun
stolen phone
An initial hearing in which a judge decides if there is enough evidence to have a trial
court
judge
jury
preliminary hearing
