WorksheetsGHOST Practice
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
From which point of view is this novel told and why?
1st person so that we can see and understand the feelings of the main character
1st person so that we can better understand all of the characters in the novel
3rd person limited so that we know what Ghost is thinking
3rd person limited so that we know what all of the characters are thinking
Which of the following quotes from the text contains personification?
"My head started swimming." (p. 56)
"...this was the best suspension day maybe in history." (p. 52)
"Coach shot an invisible jump shot, his tongue hanging out his mouth." (p. 53)
"'On your mark, get set,' and then, BADEEP!" (p. 55)
Why did Ghost steal the silver bullets?
He was scared his dad would use them.
He knew his mother would have to sacrifice something for him to have them.
He knew the other kids would not stop making fun of him if he didn't steal them.
He frequently shoplifts and takes what he wants.
What effect did the newbie dinner have on the new members of the track team?
They bonded with each other and began to better understand each other.
They became more comfortable around each other.
They told each other secrets.
They became uncomfortable around each other because now they knew secrets about each other.
How did Ghost feel about the newbie dinner at the end of chapter 8?
He felt calmer and he felt like he was finally starting to belong somewhere.
He felt happy and wanted to go to dinner with them again.
He felt sad and did not want to leave his mom by herself.
He was very nervous and got very upset after hearing everyone's secrets.
Why did Ghost cut the high top parts of his shoes off at the end of chapter four?
He hated the way they looked.
He thought it would help him run faster.
He was embarrassed that he tripped and fell at practice.
He thought the kids at school would think it looked cool.
How does Coach convince Ghost to join the Defenders?
He tells him that it will look great on college applications.
He tells him it would help him stay out of trouble.
He tells him that it would improve his basketball skills.
He tells him that it can get him out of school early on Fridays.
What is Ghost's bully's name and what do we learn about him by the end of the book?
Castle, who also runs track for a different team.
Brandon, who also runs track for a different team.
Otis, who is best friends with Lu.
Sunny, who is best friends with Coach.
Which of the following sentences contains a subject (subjective case) pronoun?
Daniel went to the store after school.
I want to go home and sleep for hours.
When applying for jobs in the future, make sure to use proper grammar.
Vanessa said that you cheated on your quiz.
Which of the following sentences contains a possessive pronoun?
Make sure you take your instrument home each night so that you can practice.
It is never okay to scream while in the hallway.
Make sure any homework you may have is completed and turned in on time.
Do not miss the bus, especially on Fridays!
Which of the following sentences contains an object (objective case) pronoun?
I love to watch YouTube in the evenings.
Mr. Edgeworth is always eating too many beans, and Mrs. Huber is tired of it!
When Mrs. Glenn got to school, she had to make sure that her students were ready to take the test.
Mr. Selzer is usually playing really good music when the students are at connections.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
Mrs. Couturier, the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy, coffee, and cookies by the end of the week?
Mrs. Couturier the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy, coffee, and cookies by the end of the week.
Mrs. Couturier, the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy, coffee, and cookies by the end of the week.
Mrs. Couturier, the best of all of the language arts teachers, has asked you to please bring her candy coffee and cookies by the end of the week.
Which of the following is a possible theme of the novel?
Running from your problems
You can't escape who you are, but you can work towards who you want to become.
Nothing matters as long as you are good at sports or school.
Telling people secrets is a good way to make friends.
"And it felt good to feel like one of the teammates. Like I was there - really, really there, - as me, but without as much scream inside." (page 135)
What does this quote from the text reveal about Ghost and how he feels about being a part of the Defenders?
Ghost is proud of himself. He feels like he can be himself around his new team. He isn't as angry as he used to be.
Ghost is sad that he shared his secret. He is afraid of what Coach and the newbies will think of him.
Ghost is happy to be a Defender, but he doesn't like spending time with Coach and the newbies.
Ghost has been yelling and screaming at people a lot. He is starting to feel like he doesn't have to do that.
Choose the set of feeling words that best describes how Ghost feels in the BEGINNING of the novel versus how he feels at the END of the novel.
funny > regretful
sad > angry
angry > content
mad > surprised
Which detail from the text should be included in an objective summary of the novel?
Ghost's mom cuts his hair on the weekend.
Ghost's dad tried to kill Ghost and his mom.
Ghost orders duck at the newbie dinner.
Ghost had black high top shoes.
At the end of chapter one, Ghost states that, "...running ain't nothing I ever had to practice. It's just something I knew how to do." (p. 7)
Why would the author include this sentence?
To emphasize that Ghost is going to achieve a world record in running
To show us how Ghost feels about the idea of track and running as a sport
To help us understand that Ghost only runs if he has to, and that he thinks running on a track team is dumb
To explain why Ghost had to get new shoes.
Why does Ghost race Lu in chapter 2?
To prove his skills and show that Lu is not as good as everyone is making him out to be.
To make friends with Lu and show him that they can have fun on the track team together.
To apologize to Lu and explain why he reacted poorly at the newbie dinner.
To show Lu that he was struggling with sprinting.
What is Ghost's perspective on joining the Defenders at the beginning of the novel?
What does the word defender mean as it relates to the novel?
Someone who protects and supports others
Someone who is afraid of ghosts
Ghost says that he's "got a lot of scream inside" him. What is one of the consequences of these feelings that Ghost is experiencing?
He ends up in a fight with Brandon after promising his mom and Coach that he would stay altercation-free.
He orders duck at the newbie dinner.
He goes to Mr. Charles' store to buy sunflower seeds after he ditches school.
He stops by and watches people working out in the big window across from the bus stop.
Why does Ghost call Coach to come pick him up when he got suspended instead of calling his mom?
Ghost didn't want to disappoint his mom and he thought she would probably not let him stay on the track team.
Ghost knew his mom couldn't get off of work to come pick him up.
Ghost knew his mom would make him walk home in the rain if he called her.
Ghost does not know his mom's phone number.
What is a possible theme of the novel?
The sadness of giving up on dreams
Why would an author use figurative language in their novel?
We find out that the real reason Coach wanted Ghost to join the track team is because...
he thought it could help to help him deal with his personal issues and anger.
he thought Ghost could win the championship.
he thought Ghost was a very fast runner.
he thought Ghost had the skill to become a professional athlete.
What surprised Ghost at the beginning of chapter 10 - Race Day?
His bully Brandon was there and he runs track too.
His mom bought him a new pair of high tops.
He won the race.
Coach had trophies for all of the newbies.
Why does Coach care so much about Ghost?
Coach owes a debt to Ghost's family
Coach sees potential and talent in Ghost
Coach is actually Ghost's father
Coach can empathize with Ghost because they have had similar experiences growing up.
What is the setting of the novel?
Ghost's school, his home, the track, and Mr. Charles' store - modern day
Ghost's school, his home, the track, and Mr. Charles' store - 1995
Ghost's school, his home, the track, and jail/prison - modern day
Ghost's school, jail/prison, the track, and Mr. Charles' store - 1995
At the beginning of chapter nine, Ghost discusses the routine with the track team that he has each week. Why do you think the author includes these details?
To show us that Ghost has started to enjoy the consistency of being on a team
To help us understand that Ghost is getting tired of doing the same thing over and over
Why is the moment that Ghost receives his Defenders uniform so important to him?
It actually has no significance to him
How has Ghost grown and changed throughout the novel?
Ghost has becoming more confident and he is able to open up about his struggles
Ghost has become more self-aware and is now on the basketball team
Why did Ghost choose to NOT ask his mom to buy him new running shoes?
How does Ghost's dad being in jail affect Ghost and his mom?
It has very little effect on them
It makes them happier because he is gone
It has a negative affect on them emotionally and financially
What is the significance of sunflower seeds in the novel?
Ghost's dad used to eat sunflower seeds. They symbolize growth, resilience, and hope.
Ghost's mom loves sunflower seeds. They signify the protagonist's fear of birds.
Coach loves sunflower seeds. They highlight the importance of agriculture.
Ghost always gets them from Mr. Charles because he only gets organic sunflower seeds because of the dangers of GMOs.
Why would the author leave us on a cliffhanger?
