Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Ghost (Castle Cranshaw)
What sport does Ghost join?
Track
What does Ghost do when Brandon comes back from school and all of Ghost's friends want to make fun of Brandon?
Ghost tells his friends to stop and leave Brandon alone. This shows Ghost is growing and letting go of violence.
Who is the author of the book?
Jason Reynolds
What grade is Ghost in?
7th grade
What is Ghost's real name?
Castle Cranshaw
In the beginning, what sport did Ghost say he likes the best? (Hint it is NOT track)
Basketball
How does Ghost get his running shoes for the track team?
He steals them from a sports store.
How many chapters are in the book?
10 chapters
What is setting?
When and where the story takes place
Who is the coach of the track team?
Coach Brody
What happens to Ghost that makes him realize he cannot wear high-tops when running track?
Ghost falls at practice in front of everyone
What did Brandon Simmons say to Ghost that made Ghost fight him?
Brandon made fun of his clothes and that he has no food in his house.
What is the nickname Ghost gives his running shoes?
Silver bullets
Where does Ghost like to go in his free-time? Why?
the bus stop because he does not like being home. He has bad memories there.
Name one member of the track team besides Ghost.
Lu, Sonny, or Patty
Why does Coach Brody invite Ghost to join his team?
What happened that made Ghost realize he is so fast?
He realized he was fast when running away from his father.
Who bullies Ghost in school?
Brandon Simmons
Where does Ghost sleep and why?
The floor near his front door. Ghost has trauma from running out of the house when his dad tried to shoot at him.
Which teammate is known for being very fast and confident? Ghost raced this kid to prove himself to Coach Brody.
Lu
What lesson does Ghost learn about being on a team?
Answers may vary (teamwork, responsibility, hard work, etc.)
Where did Ghost share his family secret to his teammates and Coach?
at a Chinese restaurant
What does Ghost say he has in his chest in the beginning of the story?
anger
What is the name of Ghost's neighborhood? (HINT initials are GM)
Glass Manor