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"Ghost," Final

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 3hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why isn’t Ghost’s dad in his life anymore?

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2.

From what 'Point of View,' is "Ghost," written?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person - Limited

d)

Third Person - Omniscient

3.

What does Castle regularly buy from Mr. Charles's store?

a)

A candy bar

b)

Soda Pop

c)

Sunflower Seeds

d)

Bubble Gum

4.

1. Ghost decides to challenge Lu during the private track practice, even though he was not welcome. What would be an appropriate character trait for Ghost, based off of this situation? Why?

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5.

How does Coach convince Castle to join the 'Defenders?'

a)

He offers to pay him.

b)

He tells Castle that it will make him better at basketball.

c)

He tells Castle that he will make him captain.

d)

He tells him that it will keep him from getting in trouble at school.

6.

What book did Mr. Charles give to Castle?

a)

A World Atlas

b)

The Encyclopedia-Britannica

c)

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

d)

The Guiness Book of World Records

7.

Why does Castle "perform surgery," on his shoes?

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8.

What happens to Ghost when he gets stuck in Mr. Charles's stockroom?

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9.

What does Coach make the "Newbies," do before they can eat their food at the Chinese restaurant?

a)

Say a prayer.

b)

Tell a secret about themselves.

c)

Place their silverware and napkins correctly.

d)

Tell a joke.

10.

How does Ghost feel after he tells the other newbies and Coach his secret?

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11.

At the first practice after the newbie dinner, the bonding that the newbies went through shows itself. How?

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12.

Why didn’t Ghost get a Defenders uniform when Coach was giving them out?

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13.

How does Castle 'earn,' his shoes?

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14.

How do Ghost and Coach feel when they think about their fathers?

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15.

Author Jason Reynolds doesn’t tell the reader what happens with Ghost’s first race. What do you predict happens?

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16.

"Lemme guess, one dollar." That's my comeback. Said it a gazillion times.


What type of figurative language is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Irony

17.

Then came the short squeak, BADEEP! and Lu took off.


What type of figurative language is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Hyperbole

18.

He put his hands together like an evil villain.


What type of figurative language is being used here?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

19.

What do you feel is the Theme of Ghost? Explain how Castle (Ghost) can apply this message to his life to become a better person.

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