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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Coach Brody give Ghost instead of a uniform?
(a) A letter for his mother from the school, explaining his suspension.
(b) A bill for the rides home.
(c) A bill for his shoes.
(d) A picture of himself from Everything sports, labeled “shoplifter.”

2. How does Ghost avoid getting sucked into dark memories when he gets dressed in his bedroom and remembers the night his father lost it?
(a) He confesses his crime to his mother to have a clean conscience.
(b) He thinks of Coach Brody’s trust in him.
(c) He looks at his silver bullets.
(d) He prays.

3. Which fartlek does Ghost blow his legs out on?
(a) The first.
(b) The fourth.
(c) The last.
(d) The fifth.

4. How does Ghost keep Coach Brody from telling his mother about the stolen shoes?
(a) He tells Coach Brody that his mother will throw him out.
(b) He tells Coach Brody that he will work off the price of the shoes, plus extra for punishment.
(c) He describes how hurt Ghost’s mother will be.
(d) He shows Coach Brody what he is up against with poverty and no father.

5. How does Ghost explain to Mr. Charles why he is at the store during school hours?
(a) He tells Mr. Charles he felt too good to be in school.
(b) He tells Mr. Charles he felt sick.
(c) He tells Mr. Charles he got in trouble again.
(d) He tells Mr. Charles the kids were laughing at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What size does Ghost think his file is at school?

2. What word describes Ghost’s personality in the opening pages of the novel?

3. What leads Curron to want to make mother jokes about Sunny’s mother?

4. How does Ghost respond when Brandon throws a chicken wing at him?

5. Where does Ghost learn about Usain Bolt?

(see the answer key)

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