On pg. 51 Ghost says, "I guess the only person I'm really scared of, maybe...is me." What does Ghost mean by this? How can Ghost be afraid of himself? What part of himself is he afraid of?
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Why does Ghost’s father not live with Ghost and his mother anymore?
His dad tried to shoot Ghost and his mother
His dad left to pursue a career as a runner
His mom and dad got divorced and his dad moved out
Ghost’s father passed away
How did Coach respond when Lu asked if he had run in the Olympics?
He said he only made the Olympic trials
He said he won an Olympic medal
He asked Lu if it was true that Lu didn’t run in the Olympics
He just looked at Lu and laughed
How did Ghost end up racing against Lu?
All the Defenders got a chance to race each other
Ghost just walked onto the track and lined up next to Lu
Coach saw that Ghost was hanging out at the track and invited him to run
Ghost did not race Lu, he simply watched from the sidelines
What happened when Ghost and Lu raced?
Ghost won
Lu won
They tripped over each other and they both fell to the track
They were so close the coach could not tell who won
When coach asks if Ghost would like to join the team, Ghost responds by saying -
“I’ll think about it.”
“I’ve always wanted to run track.”
“Nope.”
“I can only play one sport at a time.”
Coach tells Ghost that running will make him a better -
Student
Basketball player
Son
Football player
Coach’s full-time job is -
Coaching
Teaching
Selling cars
Driving a cab
Ghost was suspended from school for -
Fighting
Cheating on a test
Yelling at a teacher
Skipping class
When Ghost was sent home from school, he was picked up by -
His Dad
His Mom
His uncle
Coach
Mr. Charles could best be described as -
funny
caring
quiet
suspicious
What kind of snack food does Ghost like to eat?
Sunflower seeds
Skittles
Granola bars
Sour cream & onion potato chips
What grade is Ghost in?
5th
6th
7th
8th
Ghost's mother has a job working at a -
school
hospital
doctor's office
dentist office
The name of the track team Coach is in charge of is -
the Defenders
the Avengers
the Bobcats
the Survivors
How does Ghost feel about his dad being in prison?
He has mixed feelings; Sometimes he wants him home, other times he does not
He believes what happened was all a misunderstanding and that his dad should be forgiven
He thinks that his dad should stay in jail forever
He believes that going to jail was too severe of a punishment and that his dad should have gotten a warning
Which of the following is NOT a newbie on the track team?
Lu
Patina
Michael
Sunny
Read the following statement: “My dad used to eat sunflower seeds too. But he used to chew the whole thing up. Just devour them like some kind of beast.”
How does the simile contribute to the text?
It implies that his dad is aggressive by comparing him to a beast
It tells about a pet that Ghost used to have that loved to eat sunflower seeds
It shows that his dad is a fun parent that loves to pretend he was a beast
It implies that his dad is pleasant and humorous, and he likes to joke around
Ghost has a special connection with Mr. Charles. Choose three of the following that prove he and Mr. Charles have a positive relationship.
“But yeah, Mr. Charles can barely hear a thing, which is why he’s always yelling at everybody and everybody’s always yelling at him.”
“Mr. Charles took one look at me and my mom, out of breath, crying, barefoot in pajamas, and hid us in his storage room while he called the cops.”
“Mr. Charles is also the guy who gave me this book, Guinness World Records, which is where I found out about Andrew Dahl and Charlotte Lee.”
“I mean, Mr. Charles had always been so cool to me, such a good dude, so it felt nice to be able to do something for him.”
“Mr. Charles, who, by the way, looks just like James Brown if James Brown were white.”
Read the following statement: “My mom and I kept running, down the staircase into the street, breaking into the darkness with death chasing behind us.”
What is the purpose of the figurative language being used? How does it contribute to the text?
It creates a more suspenseful mood by using personification for death.
It creates a cheerful mood by using a simile about running.
It creates an optimistic and positive mood to show that they are running away.
It creates a sorrowful and depressing mood by bringing up death and funerals.
How does the author use the flashback of Ghost's past in Chapter 1 to contribute to the story?
It shows why Ghost is always afraid of everyone, and why he always avoids conflict
It shows why Ghost hates his mom so much, and why his dad left them
It shows the reason why Ghost is so smart, and why he studies so much for school
It shows the reason why Ghost first started running, and why it is a natural thing for him to do
Which of the following pieces of evidence shows a contrast, or difference, between Ghost's attitude towards running and the other kid’s attitude toward running?
“Plus, I could tell Lu was tired too. He was panting even harder than I was, and he didn’t even have the pre-workout workout! Coach had to tell him to stop bending over, which made me feel good, to know I wasn’t the only one who felt like I was dying.”
“Form is everything when it comes to running, and that it has more to do with form than how fast your legs move.”
“So when I was done sitting at the bus stop in front of the gym, and came across all those kids on the track at the park, practicing, I had to go see what was going on, because running ain’t something I ever had to practice. It’s just something I knew how to do.”
“I took off down the track running as fast as I could, legs pumping, arms pumping, heart pumping, until I got to the finish line.”
Which of the following BEST describes Ghost's mother?
Unconcerned and careless with Ghost
Protective and worried about Ghost
Violent and aggressive towards Ghost
Embarrassing and disrespectful to Ghost
Which of the following BESTsupports your answer to number 24?
“Cas, don’t ‘how was work’ me. Why are you in a cab? And excuse me, sir, no offense, but who are you?’ she asked. Told you. Moms don’t trust nobody around their kids.”
“Sir, I appreciate that, but let me tell you something. Cas already is a serious problem.”
“Two of those hours were spent watching one of those corny, romantic, mushy-mushy movies with my mom. She loves those things, and every night when we’re eating dinner, she sits on the couch in the living room and watches one while opening mail and clipping coupons.”
“The only reason Brandon even knew about my mother is back when we were in fourth grade -yes I’ve known him that long – my mother that it would be a good idea to come speak at Career Day.”
How did Ghost end up on a track team?
He tried out for the track team at school
He was recruited by a PE teacher to run track at his school
He raced against a kid at a track practice, and the coach noticed him and his speed
His mom paid for him to join the local recreation team at the Boys and Girls Club
Which of the following evidence BEST proves that Brandon is aggressive and rude?
“Brandon was a year older than everyone, because he stayed back a year.”
“Brandon was talking to Monique, who sat next to him.”
“Anyway, Brandon came and sat next to Red at the table. He usually sat farther down by the other gas-mouths, but not today. Today, he sat right next to Red, and right across from me and Dre.”
“Then Brandon grabbed a drummy off Monique’s tray. ‘Here, take this, it’s my good deed for the day. Feeding the hungry.’ And he threw the chicken wing at me.”
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