Ghost Chapter One

Who is the main character in Ghost?

• Coach

• Lu

• Castle Cranshaw

• Madison

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Why did Castle say people called him Ghost?

• That's what all his friends called him.

• Mr. Charles said he and his mom looked like ghosts the night the ran to his store.

• Because he runs fast.

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What did Ghost do when he got home after practice?

• Took a shower and went straight to sleep

• Watched movies with his mom

• Eat big bowl of cereal

• Cut up his shoes with hospital scissors

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How does Ghost's mother react to his interest in running?

• She is supportive but cautious.

• She is indifferent.

• She is overly enthusiastic.

• She is against it, fearing it will lead to trouble.

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How does Ghost's past influence his actions and decisions in the first two chapters?

• It makes him overly cautious and fearful.

• It drives him to seek out new challenges.

• It leads him to make impulsive decisions.

• It has no noticeable effect on him.

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What triggers Ghost to run for the first time in the book?

• A dare from a friend

• A need to escape from a dangerous situation

• A challenge from a rival

• The thrill of competition

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How did Ghost change during the book? What makes him a dynamic character?

• He went from being overweight to slender.

• He did not change.

• His grades went from bad to worse; he had more and more altercations and had to meet with Principal Marshall all the time.

• He went from being frustrated and angry to more confident and having support from Coach and his teammates.

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What does the track coach see in Ghost that leads him to encourage Ghost to join the team?

• Natural talent and potential

• A need for discipline

• A way to make friends

• An opportunity to win championships

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What role does the coach play in Ghost's life in the first two chapters?

• A strict disciplinarian

• A mentor and father figure

• A distant authority figure

• An antagonist

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Which of the following is NOT a reason Ghost is drawn to the track team?

• The possibility of making new friends

• The desire to escape his current life

• The allure of winning and recognition

• The coach's promise of financial rewards

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