Inferences from Ghost Chapter 5

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

• Lu

• Ghost (Castle)

• Coach Brody

• Sunny

Who is Ghost’s coach in Chapter 5?

• Coach Brody

• Coach Otis

• Coach Johnson

• Coach Williams

In Chapter 5, what does Ghost do that gets him in trouble?

• He skips practice

• He steals a pair of shoes

• He fights with a teammate

• He talks back to the coach

Based on Ghost’s actions in Chapter 5, what can you infer about how he feels about his old shoes?

• He is proud of them

• He is embarrassed by them

• He thinks they are lucky

• He wants to give them away

Why does Ghost decide to steal the new running shoes instead of asking for help?

• He wants to impress his friends

• He is afraid of being judged for not having money

• He thinks stealing is fun

• He doesn’t like the shoes he has

What can you infer about Ghost’s relationship with his mother based on his actions and thoughts in Chapter 5?

• He feels comfortable telling her everything

• He tries to protect her from his problems

• He ignores her advice

• He is angry with her

How does Coach Brody react when he finds out about Ghost’s actions, and what does this suggest about his character?

• He immediately kicks Ghost off the team, showing he is strict and unforgiving

• He listens to Ghost and tries to help him, showing he is understanding and supportive

• He ignores the situation, showing he doesn’t care

• He laughs it off, showing he doesn’t take things seriously

What evidence from Chapter 5 supports the idea that Ghost feels out of place on the track team?

• He always wins races

• He doesn’t talk to anyone on the team

• He worries about his clothes and shoes compared to others

• He is the team captain

Based on Ghost’s decision to steal the shoes, what can you infer about the pressures he faces in his life?

• He feels pressure to be the best runner

• He feels pressure to fit in and not stand out for the wrong reasons

• He feels pressure to make his mother proud

• He feels pressure to get good grades

What might be a consequence for Ghost’s actions in Chapter 5, based on the events and character reactions?

• He will be rewarded for his honesty

• He might lose the trust of his coach and teammates

• He will become the fastest runner on the team

• He will get new shoes from his mother