Understanding Ghost by Jason Reynolds

What is the main character's name in "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds?

• Lu

• Ghost

• Sunny

• Patina

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What is Ghost's real name?

• Terrence

• Castle

• Brandon

• Michael

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What sport does Ghost become involved in?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Track

• Baseball

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Who is the coach of the track team Ghost joins?

• Coach Brody

• Coach Carter

• Coach Otis

• Coach Marshall

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What is the name of the track team Ghost joins?

• The Defenders

• The Sprinters

• The Runners

• The Flyers

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What traumatic event from Ghost's past affects him deeply?

• A car accident

• A house fire

• His father shooting at him and his mother

• A school shooting

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What does Ghost steal from the sports store?

• A pair of running shoes

• A track suit

• A stopwatch

• A water bottle

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What is Ghost's main motivation for joining the track team?

• To make new friends

• To get a scholarship

• To prove he is the fastest

• To escape his troubled home life

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Which character is known for being a fast runner and Ghost's rival on the team?

• Lu

• Sunny

• Patina

• Aaron

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What lesson does Coach Otis try to teach Ghost?

• The importance of winning

• The value of honesty and integrity

• The need for speed

• The benefits of teamwork

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