Quiz on 'Ghost Boys'

What is the main theme of "Ghost Boys"?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Racism and social justice

• Adventure and discovery

• Love and relationships

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Jerome die in the book?

• Car accident

• Illness

• Gunshot by a police officer

• Natural causes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the significance of the title "Ghost Boys"?

• It refers to boys who love ghost stories

• It highlights the spirits of boys killed due to racial violence

• It is about boys who hunt ghosts

• It describes a fictional ghost town

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who is the police officer involved in Jerome's death?

• Officer Williams

• Officer Moore

• Officer Smith

• Officer Daniels

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What role does Carlos play in Jerome's life?

• His brother

• His best friend

• His teacher

• His cousin

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the character of Sarah represent in the book?

• Ignorance and indifference

• Understanding and empathy

• Anger and resentment

• Happiness and joy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Jerome's favorite place to play?

• The park

• The schoolyard

• The basketball court

• The library

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Jerome's family react to his death?

• They move to another city

• They seek justice for his death

• They ignore it

• They celebrate his life

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Jerome discover about himself as a ghost?

• He is alone in the afterlife

• He can help other ghost boys

• He is stuck in one place

• He can influence the living world

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Sarah learn from her interactions with Jerome?

• The importance of studying hard

• The reality of racial injustice

• The joy of making new friends

• The thrill of ghost stories

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3