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

The narrator is shot at the beginning of the book. The narrator also dies at the beginning of the book.

2. Who is Kim?

Kim is the narrator's sister. She is in the third grade.

3. Who is Jerome?

Jerome is the narrator of the book. He is 12 when he is shot by a cop.

4. What does Jerome's dad do for work?

Jerome's dad works as a garbage truck driver. He drives the entire route by himself, listening to 60s pop music.

5. Who has been having bad dreams?

Grandma has been having bad dreams. Jerome says she worries often, especially if her dreams are bad.

6. What is Jerome's walk to school every day like?

Jerome's walk to school is not easy. He has to be very careful not to draw too much attention, as he lives in a dangerous neighborhood.

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