Inferring the Character
The protagonist of the novel. He is a 6th grader with a natural talent for running. Him and his mom were attacked by his father, which made him fearful and angry. He has a good heart but often gets in trouble at school. He lives with his mom in a place called Glass Manor, a section of town that does not have a lot of money.
Who is this character?
Ghost
Where is Ghost when he tells the principal to call "his uncle" (The Coach)?
In the principal's office
What does Ghost buy every day from Mr. Charles's store?
Sunflower seeds
Why does Ghost wear high tops and jeans to track practice?
He does not have money to buy running clothes.
Ghost goes to Mr. Charles's store every day to buy his favorite candy, Jolly Ranchers.
False: He buys sunflower seeds every day
The leader of the track team who sees potential in Ghost, both as a runner and as a person, and helps him develop his skills. He is tough but caring and becomes an important mentor figure in Ghost's life.
Who is this character?
Coach
Where does Ghost's mother work?
In a hospital cafeteria
What does Ghost do to his shoes at the end of Chapter 4?
Why is Coach angry at Ghost for having him pick him up from school?
He made him lose a day's pay, and he is worried that he is breaking the law.
The Coach is Ghost's uncle
False: Ghost lied and said that Coach was his uncle so that he wouldn't be kicked off the track team.
This character is a hard worker who is employed at the hospital cafeteria. She is studying to become a nurse. She is a loving, protective, person in her child's life.
Ghost's Mother
Mr. Charles's Store
What is the name of Ghost's track team?
The Defenders
Why did Ghost tell the principal that the Coach was his uncle?
He was worried that if his mother found out that he was in trouble again, that he would be kicked off the track team.
True: Mr. Charles looks out for Ghost
This character is related to the protagonist of the story, but he is only mentioned in references to the past. This character is currently in jail for attacking the protagonist and his mother.
Ghost's Father
This town is home to people who do not have a lot of money. It is also where Ghost lives.
Glass Manor
What condiment does Ghost like to put on his food because it makes everything, "taste better"?
A. Ketchup
B. Mustard
C. Syrup
D. Tomato Sauce
Ketchup
Why did Ghost steal the shoes instead of just asking his mother for them?
He knew his mom did not have a lot of money and he wanted the shoes so that people would stop laughing at him.
Ghost shocks Coach when he is able to break Usain Bolt's record.
False: Ghost does not come close to breaking the record.
This character is a sprinter on that track team, and a rival of the protagonist. He has albinism, a condition that affects the pigment in an individual's skin. Even though the protagonist does not get along with this character, he does admit that he has really nice track gear.
Lu
This is where Ghost first tried to race against Lu.
The track
What does Coach do when Ghost tells him he can beat Usain Bolt's record?
Makes him run the 100 meter dash over and over again
Lu said something about Ghost's father
Coach tells Ghost that he is only coaching track because it pays a lot of money
False: Coach is the coach of the Defenders because he loves track