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Ghost says the police are looking for a “real criminal” after he steals the shoes. In your opinion, is Ghost now a real criminal because of his crime of stealing? Why or why not?

2

Mr. Charles is concerned about Ghost skipping school and makes him promise to not skip anymore.
List out at least 2 other adults who could help Ghost with the problems that he is facing. Why is he resistant to take their help?

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Ghost was charged with "doing the right thing" in order to stay on the track team. Describe 2 events that have happened so far in the story that are in contrast (go against) to the deal he made with his mom and Coach Brody.

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How does Ghost getting suspended from school affect the plot of the story?

The suspension allows Ghost to go home early and rest

The suspension forces Ghost to skip his first official track practice

The suspension forces Ghost to have to sit out during the first track meet of the season

The suspension allows Ghost to spend more time with Coach Brody

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Ghost tells Coach that he is mainly afraid of himself. What kind of inference can we make about Ghost based on this?

He’s worried that he won’t be able to control his impulsive behavior in the future

He’s afraid that Brandon will retaliate at school the next day

He’s really not afraid of himself, but he’s making up an excuse for his behavior

He doesn’t understand how track will make him a better basketball player

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Ghost’s punishment for being suspended from school was -

Running an hour’s worth of extra sprints

Writing an essay about improving his behavior

Cleaning the bathroom at Mr. Charles’ store

Being grounded from going to play basketball for a month

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"So even though my shoes were covered, I couldn't hide the fact that I was walking like a senior citizen zombie, which I feared would draw unnecessary attention - the last thing I needed" (pg. 78).
What type of figurative language is used in the above quote from the novel?

Metaphor

Simile

Allusion

Onomatopoeia

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Based on what we have learned in the story so far, how are Brandon and Lu similar?

They both received suspensions for making fun of Ghost

They both bully Ghost and can be cocky/arrogant

They are both members on the track team, along with Ghost

They both attend the same school that Ghost does

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Which of the following words BEST describes how Ghost felt when he first started running sprints?

Humble

Anxious

Conceited/cocky

Careless

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Which items did Ghost not have for the first practice?

Water botte

Proper running shoes

Running shorts

All of the above items

1

In Chapter 4, how does Ghost embarrass himself at track practice?

He trips on his shoelaces while sprinting, and he falls down onto the track in front of everyone

He tries to jump over a hurdle and falls flat on his face

He attempts to long jump and does not make it as far as the other jumpers

He loses to Lu in 3 straight sprint races

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According to Patina, why does Lu pick on Castle so much in Chapter 4? Choose the BEST answer:

Lu is a natural bully that is mean to everyone

Lu is sensitive because he is albino and used to be bullied a lot because of it

Lu and Castle have known each other for a long time, and they are always fighting

Castle started bullying Lu first, so he is just responding

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How is Lu's nickname ironic?

Lu's old nickname was Ghost

Lu's old nickname was Castle

Lu's old nickname was Shack

We learn that Lu never had a nickname, but Ghost thought he did

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At the end of Chapter 4, what did Ghost do to his high-top shoes?

Painted them black so they would look like running shoes

Cut off the top part so that they allowed him to run faster

Put “racing” laces in them

Sanded off the tread to he would slide on the track faster

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What is the Ghost's primary motivation for the above action?

He wants his shoes to look cool enough to impress Lu

He wants shoes that are better for running

He was angry and wanted to release stress

Patina told him that he should look into getting newer shoes for track practice

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When Ghost returned to school from his suspension, the other students -

Treated him like a hero

Acted as if nothing had happened

Were angry with him for fighting

Nothing, because he did not go back to school

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Ghost runs out of school for the day because -

His teacher called him out for not doing his homework

Shamika and his other classmates laughed at his shoes

He got a message his mom was sick and he needed to go home

He wanted to practice sprints instead of eating lunch

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What was Ghost's motivation for stealing the shoes from the sporting goods store?

He is tired of being laughed at, and he knows his mother can’t afford the shoes

He wants to do something bold and daring, so he decides to steal something for real

He was dared to steal the shoes by Brandon, and he didn’t want to look like a chicken

He wanted a real “rap sheet” instead of just a behavior file at school

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What do we learn about Mr. Charles when Ghost talks to him after going to the sporting goods store?

Mr. Charles used to be a sprinter in high school

Mr. Charles was a track coach before he started the store

Mr. Charles’ family supported him no matter what

Mr. Charles’ family looked down on him for owning a store

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"That's how I felt. Like I was drowning. Like I was filling up with water. Like this place, this weird little room that had saved my life, now felt like it was gonna take it" (pg. 97).
The author includes this figurative language when Ghost is trapped in the storage closet in Chapter 5 to show that -

Ghost is still traumatized by the events with his father

Ghost never learned how swim growing up

Ghost doesn't mind being in small spaces

Ghost is afraid of Mr. Charles

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Which word best expresses Ghost’s feelings about stealing the shoes and lying?

Frustration

Denial

Pride

Shame

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Read the following passage from Page 93: “You can’t just hang out here, Castle. I mean, you’re my guy, but you see that sign?’ Mr. Charles pointed to the one on the window. NO LOITERING.”
What is the best meaning of the word loitering as used in the sentence?

Make a place untidy with garbage or a large number of objects left lying about

Run through a place in a big hurry

Stand or wait around without apparent purpose

To steal a pair of shoes

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Read the following from Page 65: “Still I had to ask. ‘You mad about yesterday? Is that what this about? Me proving that you ain’t all that fast?’ Then I had to add, ‘That you just got on a fancy suit tryin’ to front like you Usain Bolt.’”
How does this passage contribute to the text?

It is onomatopoeia describing how fast Lu runs and how fancy his clothes are

It is an allusion to Usain Bolt Ghost uses to insult Lu and how he is just pretending to be a track star

It is personification saying that Lu’s fancy clothes make him run fast

It is symbolism representing the fact that Lu is a very slow runner

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How are the characters of Coach and Mr. Charles similar?

They both own their own businesses

They are both positive influences on Ghost

They are both sports fans

They have both known Ghost’s family for a long time

Ghost: Chapters 4 & 5 Quiz

Ghost: Chapters 4 & 5 Quiz

Ghost says the police are looking for a “real criminal” after he steals the shoes. In your opinion, is Ghost now a real criminal because of his crime of stealing? Why or why not?

Mr. Charles is concerned about Ghost skipping school and makes him promise to not skip anymore. List out at least 2 other adults who could help Ghost with the problems that he is facing. Why is he resistant to take their help?

Ghost was charged with "doing the right thing" in order to stay on the track team. Describe 2 events that have happened so far in the story that are in contrast (go against) to the deal he made with his mom and Coach Brody.

How does Ghost getting suspended from school affect the plot of the story?

Ghost tells Coach that he is mainly afraid of himself. What kind of inference can we make about Ghost based on this?

Ghost’s punishment for being suspended from school was -

"So even though my shoes were covered, I couldn't hide the fact that I was walking like a senior citizen zombie, which I feared would draw unnecessary attention - the last thing I needed" (pg. 78). What type of figurative language is used in the above quote from the novel?

Based on what we have learned in the story so far, how are Brandon and Lu similar?

Which of the following words BEST describes how Ghost felt when he first started running sprints?

Which items did Ghost not have for the first practice?

In Chapter 4, how does Ghost embarrass himself at track practice?

According to Patina, why does Lu pick on Castle so much in Chapter 4? Choose the BEST answer:

How is Lu's nickname ironic?

At the end of Chapter 4, what did Ghost do to his high-top shoes?

What is the Ghost's primary motivation for the above action?

When Ghost returned to school from his suspension, the other students -

Ghost runs out of school for the day because -

What was Ghost's motivation for stealing the shoes from the sporting goods store?

What do we learn about Mr. Charles when Ghost talks to him after going to the sporting goods store?

Which word best expresses Ghost’s feelings about stealing the shoes and lying?

Read the following passage from Page 93: “You can’t just hang out here, Castle. I mean, you’re my guy, but you see that sign?’ Mr. Charles pointed to the one on the window. NO LOITERING.”What is the best meaning of the word loitering as used in the sentence?

How are the characters of Coach and Mr. Charles similar?

Ghost says the police are looking for a “real criminal” after he steals the shoes. In your opinion, is Ghost now a real criminal because of his crime of stealing? Why or why not?

Mr. Charles is concerned about Ghost skipping school and makes him promise to not skip anymore. List out at least 2 other adults who could help Ghost with the problems that he is facing. Why is he resistant to take their help?

Ghost was charged with "doing the right thing" in order to stay on the track team. Describe 2 events that have happened so far in the story that are in contrast (go against) to the deal he made with his mom and Coach Brody.

How does Ghost getting suspended from school affect the plot of the story?

Ghost tells Coach that he is mainly afraid of himself. What kind of inference can we make about Ghost based on this?

Ghost’s punishment for being suspended from school was -

"So even though my shoes were covered, I couldn't hide the fact that I was walking like a senior citizen zombie, which I feared would draw unnecessary attention - the last thing I needed" (pg. 78). What type of figurative language is used in the above quote from the novel?

Based on what we have learned in the story so far, how are Brandon and Lu similar?

Which of the following words BEST describes how Ghost felt when he first started running sprints?

Which items did Ghost not have for the first practice?

In Chapter 4, how does Ghost embarrass himself at track practice?

According to Patina, why does Lu pick on Castle so much in Chapter 4? Choose the BEST answer:

How is Lu's nickname ironic?

At the end of Chapter 4, what did Ghost do to his high-top shoes?

What is the Ghost's primary motivation for the above action?

When Ghost returned to school from his suspension, the other students -

Ghost runs out of school for the day because -

What was Ghost's motivation for stealing the shoes from the sporting goods store?

What do we learn about Mr. Charles when Ghost talks to him after going to the sporting goods store?

Which word best expresses Ghost’s feelings about stealing the shoes and lying?

Read the following passage from Page 93: “You can’t just hang out here, Castle. I mean, you’re my guy, but you see that sign?’ Mr. Charles pointed to the one on the window. NO LOITERING.”What is the best meaning of the word loitering as used in the sentence?

How are the characters of Coach and Mr. Charles similar?

Mr. Charles is concerned about Ghost skipping school and makes him promise to not skip anymore.
List out at least 2 other adults who could help Ghost with the problems that he is facing. Why is he resistant to take their help?

"So even though my shoes were covered, I couldn't hide the fact that I was walking like a senior citizen zombie, which I feared would draw unnecessary attention - the last thing I needed" (pg. 78).
What type of figurative language is used in the above quote from the novel?

Read the following passage from Page 93: “You can’t just hang out here, Castle. I mean, you’re my guy, but you see that sign?’ Mr. Charles pointed to the one on the window. NO LOITERING.”
What is the best meaning of the word loitering as used in the sentence?

Mr. Charles is concerned about Ghost skipping school and makes him promise to not skip anymore.
List out at least 2 other adults who could help Ghost with the problems that he is facing. Why is he resistant to take their help?

"So even though my shoes were covered, I couldn't hide the fact that I was walking like a senior citizen zombie, which I feared would draw unnecessary attention - the last thing I needed" (pg. 78).
What type of figurative language is used in the above quote from the novel?

Read the following passage from Page 93: “You can’t just hang out here, Castle. I mean, you’re my guy, but you see that sign?’ Mr. Charles pointed to the one on the window. NO LOITERING.”
What is the best meaning of the word loitering as used in the sentence?