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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ghost’s state of mind after he promises Mr. Charlie he will not skip school?
(a) Confident.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Paranoid.
(d) Relieved.

2. What captures Ghost’s attention when he and his fellow newbies get to the Chinese restaurant with Coach Brody?
(a) The fish in the tank.
(b) The decorations.
(c) The mints on the counter.
(d) The menus.

3. Why does Mr. Charles say that he is changing the routine between himself and Ghost regarding the sunflower seeds?
(a) Because Ghost is not in school.
(b) Because Ghost stole the sneakers.
(c) Because Ghost joined the track team.
(d) Because Ghost got suspended yesterday.

4. How does Ghost characterize Goose, the drug dealer?
(a) A dangerous guy.
(b) A mysterious guy.
(c) Mostly a nice guy.
(d) A real volatile guy.

5. How does Ghost characterize Shamika?
(a) Kinda cool.
(b) Mean.
(c) Serious.
(d) Hard-hearted.

6. What tradition does Coach Brody tell the newbies about after the long run practice?
(a) Taking newbies for dinner.
(b) Making newbies take a pledge.
(c) Making newbies run extra.
(d) Giving newbies a present.

7. Which shoe size fits Ghost perfectly?
(a) The eights.
(b) The eight and a halfs.
(c) The nines.
(d) The nine and a halfs.

8. Who is Coach Brody talking to while he waits for Ghost to come to the car before dinner on Friday night?
(a) Ghost’s mother.
(b) Ghost’s neighbor.
(c) Aunt Sophie.
(d) Mr. Jefferson.

9. What does Coach Brody tell the newbies after they order at the Chinese restaurant?
(a) That they have obstacles to overcome.
(b) That they will have to work hard to compete.
(c) That they are the most talented group he has seen.
(d) That they show promise.

10. How does Ghost characterize the silver shoes he shoplifts?
(a) Put-down shoes.
(b) You-somebody shoes.
(c) Get-it-done shoes.
(d) Shut-up shoes.

11. What does Ghost say he always gets when his mother and Aunt Sophie order Chinese food on weekends?
(a) Shrimp fried rice.
(b) General Tso’s chicken.
(c) Beef with broccoli.
(d) Teriyaki chicken.

12. What is Sunny’s neighborhood like?
(a) Rich.
(b) Down-and-out.
(c) Run-down.
(d) Affluent.

13. How does Coach Brody put the newbies at ease while they wait for their food?
(a) He tells stories from his training days.
(b) He tells them each their strong points.
(c) He tells embarrassing stories about himself.
(d) He dishes some dirt on the veteran runners.

14. How long does Ghost keep up, before he falls back?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

15. What makes Shamika’s laughter so dangerous for Ghost?
(a) It is acerbic.
(b) It is hostile.
(c) It is contagious.
(d) It is pointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ghost say he has been saying a lot lately, when he tells it to Mr. Charles?

2. What is Patty’s secret?

3. What secret does Ghost tell at the Chinese restaurant?

4. What is it that makes Aunt Sophie cool in Ghost’s eyes?

5. Why does Ghost not tell the first secret that comes to mind at the Chinese restaurant?

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