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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 does Ghost’s mother call the place where Ghost sleeps at home?
(a) A nook.
(b) A pallet.
(c) A nest.
(d) A cushion.

2. What distinguishes Brandon from Ghost and his friends?
(a) He comes from a bad family.
(b) He is related to the principal.
(c) He is smarter.
(d) He is taller.

3. What is Thursday’s practice?
(a) Fartleks.
(b) Long run.
(c) Ladders.
(d) Technique.

4. 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) Foreshadowing.
(b) Flashback.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

5. What does Ghost call his file from school?
(a) A testimonial.
(b) A hip hop song.
(c) A rap sheet.
(d) A criminal record.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ghost describe Maureen Thorne in his math class?

2. What does Ghost realize when Thursday’s practice begins?

3. Why does Ghost stay at Mr. Charlie’s store to help him stock shelves after shoplifting shoes?

4. What do people make fun of Ghost for?

5. What does Ghost have in common with his friend Dre Anderson?

(see the answer key)

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