What is Ghost's bully's name and what do we learn about him by the end of the book?

Brandon, who also runs track for a different team.

Castle, who also runs track for a different team.

Otis, who is best friends with Lu.

Sunny, who is best friends with Coach.

Which of the following sentences contains a subject (subjective case) pronoun?

I want to go home and sleep for hours.

Daniel went to the store after school.

When applying for jobs in the future, make sure to use proper grammar.

Vanessa said that you cheated on your quiz.

Which of the following sentences contains a possessive pronoun?

Make sure you take your instrument home each night so that you can practice.

It is never okay to scream while in the hallway.

Make sure any homework you may have is completed and turned in on time.

Do not miss the bus, especially on Fridays!

Which of the following sentences contains an object (objective case) pronoun?

Mr. Edgeworth is always eating too many beans, and Mrs. Huber is tired of it!

I love to watch YouTube in the evenings.

When Mrs. Glenn got to school, she had to make sure that her students were ready to take the test.

Mr. Selzer is usually playing really good music when the students are at connections.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

Mrs. Couturier, the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy, coffee, and cookies by the end of the week.

Mrs. Couturier, the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy, coffee, and cookies by the end of the week?

Mrs. Couturier the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy, coffee, and cookies by the end of the week.

Mrs. Couturier, the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy coffee and cookies by the end of the week.

Which of the following is a possible theme of the novel?

You can't escape who you are, but you can work towards who you want to become.

Nothing matters as long as you are good at sports or school.

Telling people secrets is a good way to make friends.

"And it felt good to feel like one of the teammates. Like I was there - really, really there, - as me, but without as much scream inside." (page 135) What does this quote from the text reveal about Ghost and how he feels about being a part of the Defenders?

Ghost is proud of himself. He feels like he can be himself around his new team. He isn't as angry as he used to be.

Ghost is sad that he shared his secret. He is afraid of what Coach and the newbies will think of him.

Ghost is happy to be a Defender, but he doesn't like spending time with Coach and the newbies.

Ghost has been yelling and screaming at people a lot. He is starting to feel like he doesn't have to do that.

Which detail from the text should be included in an objective summary of the novel?

Ghost's dad tried to kill Ghost and his mom.

Ghost's mom cuts his hair on the weekend.

Ghost orders duck at the newbie dinner.

Ghost had black high top shoes.

At the end of chapter one, Ghost states that, "...running ain't nothing I ever had to practice. It's just something I knew how to do." (p. 7) Why would the author include this sentence?

To show us how Ghost feels about the idea of track and running as a sport

To emphasize that Ghost is going to achieve a world record in running

To help us understand that Ghost only runs if he has to, and that he thinks running on a track team is dumb

To explain why Ghost had to get new shoes.

Why does Ghost race Lu in chapter 2?

To prove his skills and show that Lu is not as good as everyone is making him out to be.

To make friends with Lu and show him that they can have fun on the track team together.

To apologize to Lu and explain why he reacted poorly at the newbie dinner.

To show Lu that he was struggling with sprinting.

What is Ghost's perspective on joining the Defenders at the beginning of the novel?

Ghost is hesitant and unsure about joining the Defenders at the beginning of the novel.

Ghost is excited and eager to join the Defenders at the beginning of the novel.

Ghost is indifferent and uninterested in joining the Defenders at the beginning of the novel.

Ghost is confident and enthusiastic about joining the Defenders at the beginning of the novel.

What does the word defender mean as it relates to the novel?

Someone who protects and supports others

Someone who is afraid of ghosts

A type of weapon used in the novel

Ghost says that he's "got a lot of scream inside" him. What is one of the consequences of these feelings that Ghost is experiencing?

He ends up in a fight with Brandon after promising his mom and Coach that he would stay altercation-free.

He orders duck at the newbie dinner.

He goes to Mr. Charles' store to buy sunflower seeds after he ditches school.

He stops by and watches people working out in the big window across from the bus stop.

Why does Ghost call Coach to come pick him up when he got suspended instead of calling his mom?

Ghost didn't want to disappoint his mom and he thought she would probably not let him stay on the track team.

Ghost knew his mom couldn't get off of work to come pick him up.

Ghost knew his mom would make him walk home in the rain if he called her.

Ghost does not know his mom's phone number.

What is a possible theme of the novel?

Overcoming adversity and finding strength in oneself

The sadness of giving up on dreams

The benefits of avoiding challenges

The importance of material possessions

Why would an author use figurative language in their novel?

To create vivid imagery and evoke emotions in the reader

To confuse the reader and make the story hard to follow

To provide straightforward and literal descriptions

To minimize the impact of the writing and make it less engaging

We find out that the real reason Coach wanted Ghost to join the track team is because...

he thought it could help to help him deal with his personal issues and anger.

he thought Ghost could win the championship.

he thought Ghost was a very fast runner.

he thought Ghost had the skill to become a professional athlete.

What surprised Ghost at the beginning of chapter 10 - Race Day?

His bully Brandon was there and he runs track too.

His mom bought him a new pair of high tops.

Coach had trophies for all of the newbies.

Why does Coach care so much about Ghost?

Coach can empathize with Ghost because they have had similar experiences growing up.

Coach owes a debt to Ghost's family

Coach sees potential and talent in Ghost

Coach is actually Ghost's father

What is the setting of the novel?

Ghost's school, his home, the track, and Mr. Charles' store - modern day

Ghost's school, his home, the track, and Mr. Charles' store - 1995

Ghost's school, his home, the track, and jail/prison - modern day

Ghost's school, jail/prison, the track, and Mr. Charles' store - 1995

At the beginning of chapter nine, Ghost discusses the routine with the track team that he has each week. Why do you think the author includes these details?

To show us that Ghost has started to enjoy the consistency of being on a team

To provide a distraction from the main plot

To help us understand that Ghost is getting tired of doing the same thing over and over

Why is the moment that Ghost receives his Defenders uniform so important to him?

It represents acceptance and belonging.

It actually has no significance to him

It symbolizes his independence and freedom

It reminds him of his past failures

How has Ghost grown and changed throughout the novel?

Ghost has becoming more confident and he is able to open up about his struggles

Ghost has not changed at all throughout the novel

Ghost has become more timid and unsure of himself

Ghost has become more self-aware and is now on the basketball team

Why did Ghost choose to NOT ask his mom to buy him new running shoes?

He didn't want to burden his mom with extra expenses.

He wanted to buy the shoes himself

He already had enough pairs of running shoes

He didn't like the color of the shoes his mom would buy

How does Ghost's dad being in jail affect Ghost and his mom?

It has a negative affect on them emotionally and financially

It has very little effect on them

It makes them happier because he is gone

What is the significance of sunflower seeds in the novel?

Ghost's dad used to eat sunflower seeds. They symbolize growth, resilience, and hope.

Ghost's mom loves sunflower seeds. They signify the protagonist's fear of birds.

Coach loves sunflower seeds. They highlight the importance of agriculture.

Ghost always gets them from Mr. Charles because he only gets organic sunflower seeds because of the dangers of GMOs.

Why would the author leave us on a cliffhanger?

To create suspense and keep the readers engaged

To make the readers lose interest

GHOST Practice

Authored by Jordan Couturier

English

6th Grade

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From which point of view is this novel told and why?

1st person so that we can see and understand the feelings of the main character

1st person so that we can better understand all of the characters in the novel

3rd person limited so that we know what Ghost is thinking

3rd person limited so that we know what all of the characters are thinking

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

He tells him that it will look great on college applications.

He tells him it would help him stay out of trouble.

He tells him that it would improve his basketball skills.

He tells him that it can get him out of school early on Fridays.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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