Ghost by Jason Reynolds Chapters 1-6
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6th - 8th Grade
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This quiz covers a comprehensive reading comprehension assessment of Jason Reynolds' novel "Ghost," specifically focusing on the first six chapters. The questions target middle school level literary analysis skills, making it most appropriate for grades 6-8. Students demonstrate their understanding of character development, plot progression, and textual details through recall and inference questions about the protagonist Castle and his journey joining a track team. The assessment requires students to track character relationships, understand motivations and emotional responses, identify key plot events, and make connections between character actions and consequences. Students must demonstrate close reading skills by recalling specific details about characters like Mr. Charles, Coach, and Castle's family dynamics, while also analyzing deeper themes such as Castle's complex feelings about his father's imprisonment, his relationship with his mother, and his struggles with anger and belonging. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying middle grade literature in grades 6-8. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension during a novel study unit, as a review activity before a summative test, or as homework to reinforce chapter reading. Teachers can use this quiz to identify students who may need additional support with reading comprehension or to facilitate small group discussions about character development and thematic elements. The variety of question types allows for differentiated assessment while maintaining focus on essential reading skills. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.6.1, RL.6.3, and RL.7.1, as students cite textual evidence, analyze character development, and demonstrate comprehension of literary texts through detailed questioning about plot, character motivation, and textual analysis.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does Castle regularly buy from Mr. Charles?
Cheetos
sunflower seeds
sprite
sparkling water
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What statement describes Mr. Charles?
He looks like a dark Michael Jackson
He looks like a short Michael Jordan
He looks like a black Johnny Cash
He looks like a white James Brown.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What book does Mr. Charles give Castle?
Charlotte's Web
Bud, Not Buddy
Guinness World Records
The Crossover
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How does Castle feel about his father being in prison?
happy
sad
mixed emotions
indifferent
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
At the start of the novel, what sport does Castle claim as "his sport?"
track
basketball
football
hockey
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Who gives Castle his nickname?
coach
Brandon
his mother
himself
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How does Coach convince Castle to join the team?
tells him he will get a cool uniform
tells him it will keep him out of prison
tells him he will be a better basketball player because of track
tells him he gets to go out for Chinese food
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
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