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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Jerome's classmates goes to his funeral?

2. What color is Sarah's bedroom?

3. Who received the 911 call the night Jerome was killed?

4. What information was relayed to the phone operator the night Jerome died?

5. Who senses Jerome's presence after he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ma want Jerome's funeral service to be open casket?

2. Who can see Jerome even after he dies?

3. How does Carlos scare off bullies?

4. Who is Emmett Till?

5. Why do Carlos and Jerome eat in bathroom stalls?

6. Who is Jerome?

7. What video does Sarah find on the internet?

8. What happens to the narrator at the beginning of the book?

9. Why is Jerome's dad always on the phone with lawyers following the death of his son?

10. What is Jerome's family like after he dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the literary techniques the author utilizes in the book. What specific techniques does she use, and in what ways do they impact the story? Use evidence from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss the ghost boys. Who are the ghost boys, and why do they exist? What is their purpose on earth, and why is it important? Use examples from the text to explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze Carlo's confession to Grandma. What does he tell her, and why does he feel the need to confess? Why do you believe this was or was not the right choice? Explain.

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