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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ghost’s preferred sport at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Hockey.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

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

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

4. How far off is Ghost from knowing his true shoe size?
(a) One and a half sizes.
(b) Two full sizes.
(c) Half a size.
(d) One size.

5. How does Ghost describe the physical effect of his humiliation over having his shoes laughed at?
(a) His tongue turned to a stone.
(b) His insides turned to ice.
(c) His heart broke.
(d) His insides boiled.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ghost characterize the silver shoes he shoplifts?

2. What else did Ghost notice about his father, beside the fact that he was cocking a pistol, when Ghost and his mother were running out of the house?

3. How frequently does Ghost say his father would watch track on TV?

4. What saves Ghost from the mortification of everyone’s laughter?

5. What book is Ghost reading in English class?

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