Characters
Mr. Charles
Which word best expresses Ghost’s feelings about stealing the shoes and lying?
A. Frustration
B. Denial
C. Pride
D. Shame
D. Shame
What is Ghost’s real name?
Castle (Castle Cranshaw)
Where did Ghost and his mom go for comfort after the altercation with his dad?
Mr. Charles' Store (the Storage Room)
How does Ghost know Patty?
They are on the same track team.
What doesthepoint ofview ofthisnovel help the readerunderstand?
A. Ghost’s thoughts and feelings during his experiences
B. The coach’s opinion about Ghost
C. Ghost’s relationship with the other track runners
D. Ghost’s love for running track
A. Ghost’s thoughts and feelings during his experiences
What sport does Ghost say is "his sport"?
Basketball
What is the name of the track team?
The Defenders
What is the name of the character Ghost gets into an altercation with at school?
Brandon (Brandon Simmons)
How does chapter two’s setting influence the plot?
A. Being near other track athletes makes Ghost excited about joining.
B. Being at the park causes conflict between Ghost and the coach
C. Seeing Lu practice makes Ghost want to race him
D. Being around Lu makes Ghost dislike him
C. Seeing Lu practice makes Ghost want to race him
What is Ghost's snack of choice?
Sunflower Seeds
Why does Ghost cut his shoes?
To make them better for running
Which character on the track team does Ghost seem most competitive with?
Lu
How did Ghost’s classmates’ laughter affect the plot?
A. It caused Ghost to have another altercation
B. Ghost became so sad that he went home
C. Ghost’s embarrassment caused him to steal new shoes
D. It caused Ghost to run out of class.
C. Ghost’s embarrassment caused him to steal new shoes
What does Ghost steal?
The Silver Bullets (Silver shoes)
What is the name of the girl whose laugh is like thunder?
Shamika
Who is Coach Whit?
The assistant coach of the Defenders.
The chapter titles are an example of what figurative language device?
Hyperbole
What is the name of Ghost's neighborhood?
Glass Manor
Who does Ghost call when he gets suspended from school?
Coach
Who is the author of this book?
Jason Reynolds