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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ghost say he learned to do the night his father lost it?
(a) Stand up for himself.
(b) Run.
(c) Hide.
(d) Protect his mother.

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?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Simile.
(d) Flashback.

3. Why does Ghost end up in the principal’s office, typically?
(a) For fighting.
(b) For skipping class.
(c) For talking smack.
(d) For drinking in school.

4. Where does Ghost sleep at home?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In his mother’s bedroom.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In the hall.

5. What grade is Ghost in?
(a) Eighth.
(b) Seventh.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Ninth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ghost admit to Coach Brody he is most afraid of?

2. What is the root cause of the things people make fun of Ghost for?

3. How often does Ghost play basketball?

4. How does Ghost compensate for embarrassing himself, tripping over his shoelace?

5. What type of vehicle does Coach Brody drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ghost end up cutting up his sneakers?

2. What is Ghost’s routine with Mr. Charles?

3. How does Coach Brody end up being the one to come get Ghost from school?

4. Where is Ghost’s father now?

5. What convinces Ghost to try to run against Lu?

6. How does the team handle it when Lu starts insulting Ghost?

7. What are “ladders” to Ghost and the other runners (62)?

8. What does Ghost do during the time he is altercation-free?

9. What is Ghost’s relationship with basketball?

10. Where does Ghost take his name from?

(see the answer keys)

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