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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 21 (p.129 - 147).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ms. Penny?
(a) A judge.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A dentist.
(d) A librarian.

2. What does Sarah ask Ms. Penny?
(a) Not to call her parents.
(b) To call her parents.
(c) To give her a hall pass.
(d) To educate her about Emmett Till.

3. Who is Kim?
(a) Jerome's mom.
(b) Jerome's sister.
(c) Jerome's cousin.
(d) Jerome's cat.

4. What does Officer Moore say when asked if he shot Jerome from the police cruiser?
(a) He says he had no gun.
(b) He says he thought about it.
(c) He says no.
(d) He says yes.

5. What is Ma's job?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A receptionist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who can see Jerome after he dies?

2. What does Sarah tell her father about Jerome?

3. Who is narrating the novel?

4. Why does Carlos want Jerome to have his gift?

5. What is the atmosphere like outside the courthouse?

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