Ghost Chapter One

Who is the main character in Ghost?

• Coach

• Lu

• Castle Cranshaw

• Madison

Why did Castle say people called him Ghost?

• That's what all his friends called him.

• Mr. Charles said he and his mom looked like ghosts the night the ran to his store.

• Because he runs fast.

What did Ghost do when he got home after practice?

• Took a shower and went straight to sleep

• Watched movies with his mom

• Eat big bowl of cereal

• Cut up his shoes with hospital scissors

How does Ghost's mother react to his interest in running?

• She is supportive but cautious.

• She is indifferent.

• She is overly enthusiastic.

• She is against it, fearing it will lead to trouble.

How does Ghost's past influence his actions and decisions in the first two chapters?

• It makes him overly cautious and fearful.

• It drives him to seek out new challenges.

• It leads him to make impulsive decisions.

• It has no noticeable effect on him.

What triggers Ghost to run for the first time in the book?

• A dare from a friend

• A need to escape from a dangerous situation

• A challenge from a rival

• The thrill of competition

How did Ghost change during the book? What makes him a dynamic character?

• He went from being overweight to slender.

• He did not change.

• His grades went from bad to worse; he had more and more altercations and had to meet with Principal Marshall all the time.

• He went from being frustrated and angry to more confident and having support from Coach and his teammates.

What does the track coach see in Ghost that leads him to encourage Ghost to join the team?

• Natural talent and potential

• A need for discipline

• A way to make friends

• An opportunity to win championships

What role does the coach play in Ghost's life in the first two chapters?

• A strict disciplinarian

• A mentor and father figure

• A distant authority figure

• An antagonist

Which of the following is NOT a reason Ghost is drawn to the track team?

• The possibility of making new friends

• The desire to escape his current life

• The allure of winning and recognition

• The coach's promise of financial rewards