Cranshaws
Who is an alcoholic?
The main character's dad.
What is the main character's nickname?
Ghost
What is the main character's secret?
His dad shot at him and his mom.
What consequence does the principal give Ghost for fighting Brandon?
He gives Ghost a half day suspension.
What is a definition for onomatopoeia?
A word that is also a sound.
Where does the main character's mom work?
The hospital cafeteria
What is the main character's full name?
Castle Cranshaw
What is Lu's secret?
He wanted a brother to see what he would look like if he wasn't albino.
What consequence does Coach give Ghost for getting him to pick up Ghost from school?
He makes Ghost run for three hours before practice.
What is a definition for "simile"?
Comparing two things using "like" or "as".
What do the main character and his dad like to eat?
Sunflower seeds
What is Patina's nickname?
Patty
What is Sunny's secret?
What causes the main character to regret cutting his shoes?
His classmates make fun of him.
What is a definition for "hyperbole"?
An exaggerated statement.
What grade is the main character in?
What is the main character's mom's name?
Terri.
What is Patty's secret?
Her mom has diabetes and can't take care of her.
What is one consequence Coach gives the main character for stealing shoes?
He has to clean Coach's car, and he has to run in his cut up shoes.
What is a definition for "metaphor"?
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as".
Where does the main character live?
Glass Manor Apartments
What is Coach's full name?
Otis Brody
What is one of Coach's secrets?
He won a gold medal. His dad was abusive.
What did the main character think his final consequence from Coach was?
He didn't think he was going to be able to run in the meet.
What is the following quote an example of?
"But uniform day changed everything," (Reynolds, 144).
Foreshadowing.