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

2. What does Sarah tell Jerome about her dad?

3. What does Ma always tell Jerome to do before he leaves the house?

4. Who is wailing at the beginning of the book?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What book does Jerome find on Sarah's shelf?

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

3. Who appears in Sarah's room when Jerome is visiting her once?

4. Who is Ms. Penny?

5. What does Ms. Penny show Sarah?

6. Why does Sarah hate school?

7. Which of Jerome's classmates shows up at his funeral?

8. Who is Jerome?

9. Who does Sarah want to help?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the themes of race and identity. Use examples from the text to explain your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Jerome's life before his death. What kind of life does he live, and what does he think about it? Use examples from the text to explain your reasoning.

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