Chapters 1 & 2
Who does Ghost live with?
His mother, Terri.
True or False: Ghost enjoys school and never gets into trouble.
False
What item does Ghost steal?
Running shoes.
Why does Coach Brody take the team's utensils at the restaurant?
So they will open up and share interesting things about themselves.
What happens when Brandon starts bothering Ghost at the track meet?
Lu defends Ghost and stands up for him.
Which sport does Ghost join?
Track.
What is the name of the kid who bullies Ghost?
Brandon
What is the “Motivation Mobile”?
Coach Brody’s cab that he drives behind runners to encourage them to keep going.
True or False: Ghost tells other students to stop teasing Brandon, his bully.
True.
Who comes to watch Ghost compete in his first track meet?
His mom, Aunt Sophie, and his cousin King.
What is Ghost’s real first name?
Castle Cranshaw.
What famous people do Ghost and Coach Brody talk about before running?
Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Usain Bolt.
What does Ghost do to his old sneakers to make them look different?
He cuts them up.
What relationship helps Ghost grow and become more responsible?
Coach Brody's mentorship.
What does Coach emphasize other than being fast?
Discipline, responsibility, a positive attitude, being a good teammate.
Which athlete does Ghost race before ever joining the team?
Lu.
What emotion does Ghost often let influence his decisions?
Anger
Who does Coach Whit say was the most impressive runner during the long run, and why?
Sunny, because he stayed with Coach Whit the entire time.
What does Ghost spend time looking through at home after practice?
His copy of The Guinness Book of World Records.
What does Coach Brody open up to Ghost about?
His childhood and his father.
Which adult notices Ghost’s speed?
Coach Brody.
What does Coach Brody expect Ghost to do to stay on the team?
Follow the rules
Why does Mr. Charles increase the price of the sunflower seeds?
To make Ghost reflect on his actions and explain why he skipped school.
How does sharing his experience make Ghost feel?
Better and closer to the team.
What is Ghost’s biggest victory?
Becoming a better person, becoming a part of a team, understanding his issues with anger and impulsive decisions.