Chapter 1-2
How did Ghost learn how to run?
The night he and his mother ran from their house because his dad was angry.
Who does Ghost sit with at lunch every day?
Dre and Red
What does Ghost do to his converse?
Cuts the top off
Why does Coach take the “newbies” out for Chinese?
So the new members of the track team can bond.
smirk
The boy had a smirk on his face when he tripped his classmate.
To smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself
What book was the Ghost reading on the bus bench?
What does Ghost have every day for lunch and why?
French fries
Who started making fun of Ghost in social studies about his shoes?
Brandon, Dre, or Shamika
Shamika
What event happens in Chapter 8 that stands out for Ghost?
Ghost participates in his first official race with the track team. This is a significant moment where Ghost gets a chance to prove himself on the track.
altercation
A noisy, angry argument
Why does the Ghost always eat sunflower seeds?
What is Ghosts’ punishment for getting in the fight with Brandon?
He had to go home
What was the first place Ghost went after he skipped school and what did he do there?
Everything Sports and he stole the running shoes.
Why does Ghost stand up for Sunny when Curron is making fun of his mom?
Because Ghost knows that Sunny doesn't have a mom who is alive anymore.
adrenaline
A substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion and causes the heart to beat faster.
What is the name of the Youth track team in the city?
What is the nicknames that Coach uses to separate the runners?
The Vets and the Newbies
Where did Ghost go after he left Everything Sports?
He went to Ms. Charles store and helped him stock the shelves. He get locked in the stockroom and panics.
What does the Coach give to Ghost on uniform day?
A picture of him stealing the shoes.
procrastinate
I know I can get all of my work done as long as I don’t
procrastinate.
To put off doing something until the last minute.
What is the neighborhood called where Ghost lives?
Other than not having the right clothes, what other item did Ghost not have for practice?
He didn't have a water bottle
Why do you think Ghost panicked when he got trapped in the storeroom?
It recalled memories of the night his dad attacked he and his mom.
What was the most special thing that Ghost found while cleaning out the cab and what else does he learn about Coach at the Newbie dinner?
A picture of his dad and that he grew up in Manor Hill and earned an Olympic metal
exemplary
The boy won an award for exemplary behavior and work ethic.
Extremely good, deserving to be an example