On pages 134-135, Jerome talks about the differences in how his family is grieving. Explain what these differences are and WHY everyone might be grieving differently.
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Jerome is relieved when he sees what happens on the steps of the school. Why is this?
Carlos is able to protect Kim; Mike, Snap, and Eddie are respecting her after Jerome's death
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Why is Jerome frustrated on the bottom of page 141? Explain!
He feels like life is better for everyone now that he is gone, he doesn't feel like it is fair, he doesn't know when he will be able to move on, etc.
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What happens between Carlos, Kim, Mike, Eddie, and Snap on pages 139-141? Why do you think this happened?
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On page 145, Jerome says, " Everybody's got a story." Think about YOUR story. Share it with your group!
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On page 133, Jerome says, "People tell the dead, "Rest in peace." I haven't any. Rest or peace." Explain what he means by this.
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On page 147, Jerome says, "I understand now. Everything isn't all about me." What does he mean by this? Explain!
Jerome is realizing that he isn't the only one this happened to, he needs to hear and understand the stories of others, etc.
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Name at least three of the things that Officer Moore admitted to NOT doing on pages 121-123.
Announcing himself, asking Jerome to put down the gun, asking Jerome to raise his hands, not calling for aid, etc.
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What does Kim tell Carlos he needs to do on p. 143? Why do you think she tells him to do this?
Tell Grandma what happened with Jerome; Answers will Vary
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What is the outcome of the preliminary hearing? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
The court decides there is not enough evidence to charge Officer Moore for Jerome’s death.
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On page 147, Jerome says that the Ghost Boys are an "Unnatural Alliance- young, but dead." What is an Unnatural Alliance?
When a group of people who wouldn't normally work together are brought together for a specific reason
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Jerome says “Office Moore speaks (I think) a truth he believes. When truth’s a feeling, can it be both? Both true and untrue? In truth: I feared for my life.” Explain what you think he means.
Jerome is trying to show that different people experience different truths, etc.
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On the bottom of p. 143, Jerome says he feels bad for Carlos. Why is this?
He knows Carlos feels bad about giving him the gun, that it will be difficult for him to tell grandma this, etc.
