Study Guide for :Ghostbusters by Ivan Reitman & Comprehension Test

Ghostbusters
by Ivan Reitman
About_
This study guide accompanies a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the film Ghostbusters, following Peter, Ray,
Egon, and Winston as they build a paranormal investigation business and confront the demigod Gozer. It is
designed to build comprehension of plot and character while encouraging deeper critical thinking about the story’s
themes of teamwork, skepticism, and courage. Each chapter includes a factual quiz with an answer key and
open-ended discussion questions, alongside a crossword puzzle and a character study activity. This study guide
contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1
Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 8-10
Teacher Note_
This guide gives you a ready-made way to check comprehension while sparking lively classroom discussion about
heroism, humor, and teamwork under pressure. The mix of quick factual checks and open-ended critical questions
makes it easy to differentiate for different learners, and the character study encourages students to think beyond
the plot. We hope it saves you prep time while making the story come alive in your classroom!