Chapters 1 - 2
What does Ghost always purchase from Mr. Charles? (from Chapters 1 – 2)
Sunflower seeds.
Why is Coach so hard on Ghost at pre-practice practice? (from Chapters 3 – 4)
As punishment for fighting.
What does Ghost steal from Everything Sports? (from Chapters 5 – 6)
Silver running shoes.
What is the purpose of the Chinese food dinner? (from Chapters 7 – 8)
For the newbies to bond.
What does Mr. Charles give Ghost as a measure of respect regarding Ghost becoming a young man? (from Chapters 9 – 10)
A free pack of sunflower seeds
What event from Ghost's past has compelled him to run from his life in the present? (from Chapters 1 – 2)
His father attempting to kill both him and his mother.
Who does Coach tell Ghost he should really be concerned with about being tired? (from Chapters 3 – 4)
His mother
What advice does Mr. Charles give Ghost about dreams? (from Chapters 5 – 6)
“Don't ever let nobody tell you your dreams or your life is little.”
What is the only thing about himself that Coach will reveal? (from Chapters 7 – 8)
That he won a gold medal in the Olympics
Why does Coach refuse to give Ghost a uniform? (from Chapters 9 – 10)
Because of Ghost's shoplifting.
Why does Coach want Ghost to run track? (from Chapters 1 – 2)
Because Ghost has natural talent and potential
What does Ghost confess to Coach he is most afraid of? (from Chapters 3 – 4)
Himself
Why is Ghost humiliated at school? (from Chapters 5 – 6)
Because kids make fun of his high-tops.
What does Ghost come to realize about the other newbies over dinner? (from Chapters 7 – 8)
That they all have different reasons for running.
What happens with Ghost and the team as a result of the dinner? (from Chapters 9 – 10)
Bonding between them.
Ghost's mother consents to Ghost running track provided he remains focused on what? (from Chapters 1 – 2)
School.
(Pop Quiz!) Why does Coach refuse to tell Ghost's mother about the fight? (from Chapters 3 – 4)
He believes Ghost deserves another chance and sees himself in Ghost.
What does Ghost do at lunch to deal with the humiliation at school? (from Chapters 5 – 6)
Cuts school/runs away
What "secret" does Sunny share at the newbie dinner? Chapters (from Chapters 7 - 8)
That his mother, a runner, died when he was born and didn't get to win a marathon like she had wanted.
How is Ghost able to finally win his jersey? (from Chapters 9 – 10)
By apologizing for shoplifting.
Why is Ghost so loyal and friendly toward Mr. Charles? (from Chapters 1 – 2)
Because Mr. Charles sheltered Ghost and his mother the night Ghost's father tried to kill them.
Why does Ghost say he has beat up Brandon Simmons? (from Chapters 3 – 4)
Because of Brandons' bullying (regarding his home situation.)
When Coach asks Ghost where he got his new shoes, what does Ghost say? (from Chapters 5 - 6)
That his mother bought them for him as a way to encourage him
(Figurative language) "The weird, red, vinyl seats oinked as we all shuffled in." means that..
The seats squeaked when they slid into the booths. (making a noise)
As the novel ends, what does Ghost realize he is running for? (from Chapters 9 – 10)
His life (basically)