When Ghost is thinking about his meal with the team, he immediately thinks about his mom (page 126).
What does he think and what does this show about Ghost?
How do the secrets revealed in Chapter 8 help bring the teammates closer? Explain using specific details from the novel.
What does Ghost mean by the following: "Like I was there – really, really there – as me, but without
as much scream inside"? What is the significance of this quote?
Describe how the basketball scene in Chapter 7 helps you learn more about Ghost's neighborhood and the struggles that present themself to him on a daily basis.
In your opinion, is Shamika a nice person? Why or why not?
How does Shamika try to relate to Ghost after he cuts his shoes?
Which of the following is the BEST summary of Chapter 7?
How do Ghost and his mom usually spend their weekends?
Ghost's cousin's name is -
What type of workout is usually done Fridays at track practice?
How do the other students at school react to Brandon Simmons returning to school after his suspension?
What do we learn about Sunny’s neighborhood?
What kind of restaurant does Coach take the team to?
"He and Sunny sat on one side of the booth, and me, Lu, and Patty sat on the other side. The weird vinyl seats oinked as we shuffled in."
What type of figurative language is used in the above passage from the novel?
Which of the following is likely the reason the coach wanted each of the newbies to share something
personal about themselves?
Read the following sentence:
He just listened and doled out the eating tools.
Which of the following is the best meaning for the word doled in the sentence above?
What kind of food does Ghost order at the restaurant that he's excited about?
What secret did Lu share?
What secret did Sunny share?
What secret did Patty share?
How did Ghost’s school friends (Red and Dre) react when they found out he was on a track team?
Because of the way he felt with the team, Ghost said his secret was he -
What was Coach’s secret?
Which of the following characters does Ghost feel look out for him?
Why does Ghost struggle with the first secret he wants to share?
Patty tells Sunny that she sort of understands his running situation. How are their situations similar?
How have Ghost's feelings changed about the track team after the newbie dinner?
After Ghost decides to order his dinner, he decides to -
Which of the following quotes from the novel support this statement:
Ghost feels connected to the team after sharing his secret.