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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How frequently does Ghost say his father would watch track on TV?
(a) Never.
(b) Regularly.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Religiously.

2. What does Ghost say Charlotte Lee holds the world record for?
(a) Riding a bike on one wheel.
(b) Cooking rice pudding.
(c) Free falling from space.
(d) Owning rubber ducks.

3. What is the first world record Ghost cites?
(a) Blowing up the most balloons.
(b) Long-distance running.
(c) Holding breath.
(d) Collecting cats.

4. Who does Ghost model his career expectations on?
(a) LeBron James.
(b) Michael Jordan.
(c) Usain Bolt.
(d) Marshawn Lynch.

5. What kind of training do Ghost and his teammates do on his first day of practice?
(a) Long run.
(b) Technique.
(c) Fartleks.
(d) Ladders.

6. What is Brandon's nickname for Ghost?
(a) Cabin.
(b) Shed.
(c) Palace.
(d) Shack.

7. How long does Ghost go without incident?
(a) 17:02.
(b) 2:07.
(c) 7:20.
(d) 12:07.

8. What does Brandon make fun of Ghost for?
(a) His mother working in a cafeteria.
(b) His clothes being out of style.
(c) His slow performance on the track.
(d) His performance in English class.

9. Who does Ghost admit to Coach Brody he is most afraid of?
(a) His mother.
(b) Brandon.
(c) Himself.
(d) His father.

10. Who does Ghost claim Coach Brody is to the principal?
(a) His step-brother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His godfather.
(d) His grandfather.

11. Why are people friends with Red, according to Ghost?
(a) Because they have pity for his family’s traumas.
(b) Because they are afraid he is crazy.
(c) Because they are afraid of his violence.
(d) Because they want to help him.

12. How does Ghost compensate for embarrassing himself, tripping over his shoelace?
(a) By butchering his high-tops.
(b) By buying new shoes.
(c) By cutting up Lu’s shoes.
(d) By pulling the laces off his shoes.

13. How does Ghost describe Maureen Thorne in his math class?
(a) A slacker.
(b) A show-off.
(c) A brown-noser.
(d) A trouble-maker.

14. Where does Ghost’s mother sleep at home?
(a) The couch.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) In the hall.
(d) Ghost’s bedroom.

15. What is the root cause of the things people make fun of Ghost for?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Greed.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Selfishness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What look does Coach Brody give Ghost when he comes to get him from the principal's office?

2. Since we know that Ghost will be joining a track team and running races, what does the scene where his father shot a gun at him serve as?

3. What does the principal call the events that prompt calls to Ghost’s mother?

4. What does Ghost go to the bus stop for?

5. How does Brandon say people look at Glass Manor?

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