GHOST Practice

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.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following quotes from the text contains personification?

• "My head started swimming." (p. 56)

• "...this was the best suspension day maybe in history." (p. 52)

• "Coach shot an invisible jump shot, his tongue hanging out his mouth." (p. 53)

• "'On your mark, get set,' and then, BADEEP!" (p. 55)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did Ghost steal the silver bullets?

• He was scared his dad would use them.

• He knew his mother would have to sacrifice something for him to have them.

• He knew the other kids would not stop making fun of him if he didn't steal them.

• He frequently shoplifts and takes what he wants.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What effect did the newbie dinner have on the new members of the track team?

• They bonded with each other and began to better understand each other.

• They became more comfortable around each other.

• They told each other secrets.

• They became uncomfortable around each other because now they knew secrets about each other.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How did Ghost feel about the newbie dinner at the end of chapter 8?

• He felt calmer and he felt like he was finally starting to belong somewhere.

• He felt happy and wanted to go to dinner with them again.

• He felt sad and did not want to leave his mom by herself.

• He was very nervous and got very upset after hearing everyone's secrets.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did Ghost cut the high top parts of his shoes off at the end of chapter four?

• He hated the way they looked.

• He thought it would help him run faster.

• He was embarrassed that he tripped and fell at practice.

• He thought the kids at school would think it looked cool.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Coach convince Ghost to join the Defenders?

• 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

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Castle, who also runs track for a different team.

• Brandon, who also runs track for a different team.

• Otis, who is best friends with Lu.

• Sunny, who is best friends with Coach.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Daniel went to the store after school.

• I want to go home and sleep for hours.

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

• Vanessa said that you cheated on your quiz.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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!

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D