Ghost Chapters 1 and 2

What is most likely the reason Ghost still eats sunflower seeds, even though he admits they don't really have a taste?

• His father used to eat them and it's one of the good memories he has of his father before he went to prison.

• His mother wants him to eat a healthy snack.

• They remind him of Mr. Charles.

• They only cost $1.

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How does Ghost inform the reader that the fighting between his parents is something he is used to?

• Whenever he would watch games with his father, they would be interrupted by arguing between his parents.

• Before his father went to prison, Ghost only lived with his mother since his parents couldn't get along.

• He mentions that he has become accustomed to hiding his face between his pillow and mattress.

• He tells Mr. Charles that his parents never got along.

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Ghost tells about sitting at the bus stop and watching the people working out in the gym.  He states that people are waiting for the bus, but he never is.  Why does he NOT want to ride the bus?

• The bus costs money and he doesn't have any.

• The bus will get him home fast and he doesn't want that.

• His mom works at the gym and he's waiting for her to get off of work.

• He is actually planning a way to get into the gym and use the machines.

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Ghost believes that if he could just get on the neighborhood court, he would be...

• an embarrassment to his mom.

• the next LeBron James.

• picked to be on a local team.

• made fun of.

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When Ghost was observing the kids running on the track, he heard the coach say, "Lu's still the one to beat."  This made Ghost feel angry that only one kid was getting praise and it reminded him of Brandon, the kid at school who bullied him.

What emotion was Ghost MOST LIKELY feeling in this moment?​ (a)  

• jealousy
• motivation
• fear
• amusement

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Where does Castle Crenshaw's nickname, Ghost, come from?

• He felt like no one noticed him and he had no friends, similar to a ghost.

• He liked to disappear from his problems and hide out at the bus stop and around time, similar to a ghost that vanishes.

• He ran so fast that he left other kids behind on the track and he looked like a ghost moving so fast.

• He gave it to himself after running for safety to Mr. Charles' store, his face so scared that he looked like a ghost.

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How did Coach Brody convince Ghost's mom to let him join the track team?

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    Coach said track is a good way to keep kids out of trouble.

• Coach said if Ghost messes up in school one time, then he's off the track team.

• Coach said he needed Ghost to run on his team because he would help them win the track championship.

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Based on the comments made by Ghost's mom on page 27, how does she MOST LIKELY feel about Ghost?

• Frustrated that he doesn't do better in school or put in enough effort

• Excited that someone wants Ghost to be a part of something positive

• Angry that Ghost would even think about joining a team

• Afraid that Ghost will be bullied by the other kids for his no-name sneakers

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