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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was Usain Bolt’s world record time for the 100-meter sprint, according to Coach Brody?
(a) 9.58 seconds.
(b) 7.29 seconds.
(c) 14.2 seconds.
(d) 10.98 seconds.

4. Where did Ghost and his mother run to the night Ghost's father shot at them?
(a) Martin Luther King Park.
(b) Mr. Charles’ store.
(c) Aunt Sophie’s house.
(d) The police station.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Ghost say his father’s gunshots had on him?

2. What does Ghost say made the last night of his father’s meanness worse?

3. What is Ghost’s preferred sport at the beginning of the novel?

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

5. How often does Ghost play basketball?

(see the answer key)

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