Ghost Chapter 3

What does Castle (Ghost) compare his "file" at school to?

• A report card

• A rap sheet

• A dairy

• A basketball stat sheet

Answer explanation

Textual evidence: “I got a school rap sheet, but in school they call it a ‘file.’ I got a file.”

What hairstyle did Castle's mom try on him when he was 7 years old?

• Braids

• Mohawk

• Dreads

• Buzz cut

Answer explanation

Textual Evidence: "And at seven when Ma was experimenting with giving me a Mohawk"

What did Brandon call Castle to make fun of him?

• Cassie

• Castle

• Loser

• Shack

Answer explanation

Textual Evidence: "'Shack,' he said. Shack was what he called me as his lame way of making fun of the fact that my name is Castle"

Why did Ghost miss tryouts for the Boys and Girls Club?

• He no longer enjoyed playing but didn't want to tell Dre

• His mom was very sick and he had to call 911 to take her to the hospital the night before

• He didn't miss tryouts, he's on the same team as Dre.

• He wanted to earn his spot on a team, not just be given it

Answer explanation

Textual Evidence: "Everybody can just sign up and play, but who wants to be on a team with a bunch of pity-players?"

Why is Ghost mad at himself for getting back at Brandon?

• He was going to have to talk to Mr. Marshall

• He got into trouble already and it has only been 17 hours

• He liked Maureen and did not want her to see that side of him

• He was trying to work on forgiving others

Answer explanation

Textual Evidence: "I had been good. So good. Altercation free. For seventeen hours and two freakin’ minutes."

What does keeping a "stone face" means in the following sentence?

"I tried to keep a stone face, which is hard to do when you’re desperately trying to explain yourself."

• Showing no emotion and keeping a serious expression

• Looking confused and unsure of what to say

• Smiling and laughing even when upset

• Turning away so no one can see your face

Answer explanation

Keeping a “stone face” means hiding your feelings and staying serious, like a stone that doesn’t move or show emotion.

What would you do if you were Castle in this moment?

What did Ghost mean when he said "probably all good students, not kids like me" when referring to Mr. Marshall's wall of pictures?

• He was proud because he knew one day his picture would be on the wall too.

• He thought the students in the pictures all played sports, and he didn’t.

• He didn’t recognize the students and assumed they were from another school.

• He believed the students in the pictures were smart, well-behaved, and successful, unlike himself.

Answer explanation

Ghost felt different from the students in the pictures—he saw them as “good kids” who followed rules and achieved things, while he viewed himself as a troublemaker who didn’t belong on that wall.

What type of response do you think Mr. Marshall is looking for from Castle?

• He wants Castle to ask more questions about the pictures on the wall

• He wants Castle to explain why he fought Brandon in detail

• He wants Castle to stay quiet, follow directions, and show respect

• He wants Castle to joke around to lighten the mood

Answer explanation

Mr. Marshall tells Castle, “You don’t get to ask me any questions until tomorrow. I don’t want to hear your voice. Your job right now is to sit there and wait for your uncle.” This shows he’s not looking for excuses or conversation—he expects Castle to be silent, disciplined, and respectful after the fight.

What lesson is Coach trying to teach Ghost by making him practice after the fight?

• That hard work and discipline are better ways to deal with anger

• That track is harder than Ghost thought

• That Ghost has to quit the team

• That running is better than basketball

Answer explanation

• Textual evidence: “He said that since I had cost him a half day’s worth of fares…I would have to make it up to him by putting in extra work at the track.”