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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 - 24 (p.149 - 170).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jerome cry with the ghost boys?
(a) He is grieving the loss of all their lives.
(b) He misses his family.
(c) He misses his life.
(d) He does not cry.

2. How does Emmett share his story with Jerome?
(a) By telling him.
(b) By painting it on paper.
(c) By showing him.
(d) By writing a poem.

3. What does Jerome know Kim will do for him?
(a) Fight his bullies.
(b) Do his homework.
(c) Give him a present.
(d) Keep his secret about Carlos's gift.

4. How does Emmett Till die?
(a) He dies of illness.
(b) He is stabbed by white men.
(c) He is shot and lynched by white men.
(d) He is drowned by white men.

5. What are some people saying about Sarah's dad?
(a) That he did the wrong thing.
(b) That he did the right thing.
(c) That he should get an award.
(d) That he should go to jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the atmosphere like outside the courthouse?

2. What does Emmett mean by "bear witness"?

3. What does Carlos confess to his dad?

4. What does Sarah tell Jerome about her dad?

5. What does Jerome tell Sarah about her dad?

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