Ghost Boy Scholastic

What does Jerome learn about other "ghost boys"?

• They all died of natural causes

• They are all famous historical figures

• They all died under similar circumstances of racial violence

• They are all seeking revenge

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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 the main conflict in "Ghost Boys"?

• Jerome's struggle to fit in at school

• Jerome's family's financial problems

• Jerome's quest to understand his death and seek justice

• Jerome's rivalry with another boy

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who is the main character in "Ghost Boys"?

• Jerome

• Carlos

• Sarah

• Emmett

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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

What lesson does Jerome learn from Emmett Till in 'Ghost Boys'?

• A) The importance of forgiveness

• B) The power of silence

• C) The need for revenge

• D) The value of education

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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 the author use flashbacks in 'Ghost Boys'?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To provide background information

• C) To introduce new characters

• D) To create suspense

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What role does Sarah play in 'Ghost Boys'?

• A) She is Jerome's sister

• B) She is a ghost who helps Jerome

• C) She is a friend who helps Jerome's family

• D) She is a lawyer fighting for justice

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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

Which literary device is prominently used in 'Ghost Boys' to convey themes of racial injustice?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Allegory

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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

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

• A) It refers to boys who are afraid

• B) It symbolizes boys who have died unjustly

• C) It is a nickname for a group of friends

• D) It represents boys who are invisible

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In 'Ghost Boys', what does Jerome's friendship with Sarah symbolize?

• A) The bridging of racial divides

• B) The importance of childhood friendships

• C) The need for secrecy

• D) The value of honesty

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the primary theme of 'Ghost Boys'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Justice

• C) Adventure

• D) Betrayal

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2