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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) Baseball.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Hockey.
(d) Football.

2. How does Ghost feel about his decision to alter his shoes on the night when he does it?
(a) He loves it.
(b) He has misgivings.
(c) He is aghast.
(d) He ignores his apprehension.

3. What kind of training do Ghost and his teammates do on his first day of practice?
(a) Long run.
(b) Fartleks.
(c) Technique.
(d) Ladders.

4. How does Ghost say warming up for track makes him feel?
(a) Tired and energized.
(b) Drained and filled.
(c) Weak and strong.
(d) Old and young.

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 boiled.
(c) His insides turned to ice.
(d) His heart broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Shamika to notices Ghost’s sneakers?

2. What is Brandon's nickname for Ghost?

3. How does Ghost characterize Brandon’s personality?

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

5. Why does Mr. Charles say that he is changing the routine between himself and Ghost regarding the sunflower seeds?

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