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What does Castle regularly buy from Mr. Charles?
Sunflower seeds
How does Castle feel about his father being in prison?
He has mixed emotions about it.
How does coach convince Castle to join the team?
He tells him he will be a better Basketball player
"DON'T PAY THAT FOOL NO MIND. HE JUST MAD HE ALBINO." Who does this passage refer to?
Lu
Who is Castle's favorite Basketball player?
LeBron James
Which statement describes Mr. Charles?
A. He looks like a white James Brown
B. He looks like a dark Michael Jordan
C. He looks like a short Michael Jordan
D. He looks like a black Johnny Cash
What does Castle associate with running?
Something he hears or sees that reminds him of running..
A gun shot
Coach tells Castle no one is fast enough to run from _____.
A. Brandon
B. Lu
C. Themselves
D. Coach
"WHY HAVEN'T I EVER HEARD OF THIS UNCLE BEFORE?" HE ASKS SUSPICOUSLY. "HE'S BEEN GONE," I EXPLAINED, TRYING TO KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE. LOOKED HIM DEAD IN THE EYE. "BUT HE'S BACK NOW." YIKES, NOT REALLY THAT SMOOTH AN ANSWER. Why does Castle say this was "not a smooth answer?"
It makes it sound like his uncle was in prison.
What color does Castle associate with his anger?
Red
What book does Mr. Charles give Castle?
At the start of the novel, what sport does Castle claim as his own?
What does coach do for a living?
He drives a cab
"I KEPT MY EYES FORWARD UNTIL I HEARD HER EXHALE THE BREATH OF A LONG DAY." What does "exhale the breath of a long day" mean?
She was tired.
Castle leaves school when his classmates laugh at him about his shoes. What can you conclude about Castle because of this?
He is very sensitive.
What can you conclude Castle likes best about his neighborhood?
Mr. Charles
Who gives Castle the nickname "Ghost"
Himself
Who does Castle call to pick him up from school when he is suspended?
Coach
The time he was running from his father.
How does Castle feel about stealing the shoes?
He feels very guilty.
How does Castle's mom feel when seeing him in his track uniform?
Proud
What does Castle call his school record?
A rap sheet
How does Coach punish Castle for his suspension?
B. He makes him run a lot
C. He makes him write an apology letter
D. He makes him wash and wax his cab
"I TOLD YOU, KID. YOU'RE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST." Who said this to Castle?
Mr. Charles.
Why does Castle get in an altercation with Brandon?
He says Brandon pushed him to the edge.
He's had enough.