WorksheetsGhost Boys Novel Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What statement BEST describes the point of view in Ghost Boys?
An external narrator is telling the story as it unfolds.
The story is told exclusively through Jerome’s point of view.
Each chapter is told from a new character’s point of view
The story is told through a series of newspaper articles.
What type of parents and grandma does Jerome have?
They are distant.
They are protective and worriers.
They are bullies
They are loving but don’t care what Jerome does.
What obstacle(s) did Jerome face while alive?
He is teased.
He is poor.
He deals with his parents and grandmother’s anxiety.
A,B, and C
Who or what senses Jerome's presence while he is a ghost?
his mom
his dad
his grandma
his grandpa
What contributes to the anxiety felt by Jerome’s family before his death?
their health
their neighborhood
Jerome's school work
A, B, and C
What is Carlos from?
Mississippi
Texas
Arizona
Michigan
Where does Jerome have Carlos eat lunch?
Outside
A broom closet
the bathroom
the locker
How does Carlos scare the bullies?
He punches them
a. He says he has a bomb.
a. He tricks them with a toy gun.
a. He throws a television at them.
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
“I see you.”
This is a significant statement in the novel. Who said it to whom?
Jerome said it to Sarah
Sarah said it to Jerome.
Emmitt said it to Jerome.
Jerome said it to Emmett
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.
What is the purpose of including the description of where Sarah lives?
To give insight into Sarah’s character.
To demonstrate the differences between Sarah’s environment and Jerome’s environment.
To show how much wealth Sarah has.
A,B, and C
“I wish I’d never met (a) .” This statement was spoken by Jerome. What name completes the statement?
How does Jerome justify taking the gun?
He says he is always good.
He says he doesn’t want to make Carlos feel bad.
He says he will use it to keep the bullies at bay.
He says he will use it to keep his family safe.
How would Jerome’s family describe him?
They would say he is an excellent student
They would say he is an active boy.
They would say he is a good boy.
They would say he is silly and funny
How does justify Jerome taking the gun?
He says he is always good.
He says he doesn't want to make Carlos feel bad.
He says he will use it to keep the bullies at bay.
He says he will use it to keep his family safe.
What does Jerome notice about the ghost boy?
He is a large boy.
He is dressed funny.
He is silly.
He talks funny.
Jerome's family is (a)
Jerome's favorite sport (a)
Why does Jerome decide he dislikes Peter Pan?
Jerome never got a chance to grow up so he thinks it's stupid Peter Pan never wants to grow up.
Jerome doesn't like pirates.
Jerome thinks Peter Pan is bully.
Jerome loves Peter Pan, he never decides he doesn't like him.
"Believe this Jerome. It matters (a) that can see you"
“I’d whistle. Especially w sounds. W…w…w…what? Had the hardest time making words come out right." Who said it?
Emmett
Jerome
Sarah
Officer Moore
How does Sarah feel about her dad? Which statement is the BEST
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
Where was Emmett Killed?
Mississippi
Chicago
Michigan
Texas
Emmett's favorite sport is (a)
How does Sarah feel about Jerome's death?
angry
sad
conflicted
indifferent
What is NOT true about the 9-1-1 operator who took the phone call regarding Jerome in the park with a toy gun? (which one isn't true)
She was told the gun was a toy gun.
She never told the reporting officers the gun was reported as a toy gun.
She cried on the stand.
she appeared to be college age.
Where does Sarah go to learn about Emmett Till?
Her school library.
her city library
her classroom iPad.
Encyclopedia in her bedroom.
Sarah learns Emmett’s death lead to (a)
What statement BEST describes Emmett and Jerome’s relationship?
Emmett and Jerome are good friends.
Jerome helps Emmett move on.
Emmett acts as a guide for Jerome.
Jerome acts as a guide for Emmett
. Grandma’s favorite number is (a)
How does Carlos respond to Jerome’s death?
He is sad.
He is happy.
He is indifferent (he doesn't care)
He is excited.
“I like him. I really do.” Jerome says this about .
(a)
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 is odd about the park named Green Acres?
The park is neither green nor many acres.
The park is the same name as Sarah’s street.
The park is green but very small.
The park is acres of pavement.
Not quite a new alliance. Just a truce. Who is Jerome referencing in this statement?
Sarah and her father.
Carlos and Jerome's grandma.
Kim, Carlos and the bullies.
Jerome and Emmett.
Where is Emmett from?
Chicago
Mississippi
Texas
Michigan
Where is Emmett killed?
Chicago
Mississippi
Texas
Michigan
How does Carlos feel about Jerome’s death?
responsible
indifferent
angry
confused
How does Carlos want to honor Jerome?
He wants to honor him at a school memorial
He wants to honor him at a day of the dead celebration
he wants to honor with a statue.
He wants to honor him with a donation to the youth center
When does Jerome begin to feel peace?
When he realizes his death can be a catalyst for change.
When he sees his parents start to smile.
When he sees Kim is taken care of.
When he realizes Emmett is there to help him.
How does Jerome Challenge Sarah?
He asks her to reach out to her dad and help him not be afraid of black boys
He asks her to question in privileged life
He asks her to move out of her parents' house.
He asks her to come to his school.
Who does Jerome refer to as his death-after-life friend?
Kim
Carlos
Grandma
Sarah
"____, make people listen. See, really see people. Make sure no other kids die for no reason" Who is Jerome speaking to in this passage?
Sarah
Emmett
Kim
Carlos
According to Emmett, what living person saw him after he died?
Thurgood Marshall
His Killer
A jury member from his trial
His mother
"Only the (a) can make the world a better place.
What is NOT a theme of Ghost Boys?
Money
Justice
Equality
War
Why haven't the ghost boys move on?
Their work is not done.
They are not at peace.
They have no place to go.
A,B, and C
How does Sarah's view of her dad change in the novel? Choose the BEST answer.
She goes from loving him to inviting hating him
She goes from questioning him to invitng him to change
She goes from hating him to loving him.
She goes from liking him to dislking him.
How does the novel end?
The novel ends a call to action
The novel ends resolved
The novel ends tragically
The novel ends with a suprise.
