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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Coach Brody say is the best of all time in basketball?
(a) Larry Bird.
(b) Michael Jordan.
(c) LeBron James.
(d) Magic Johnson.

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

3. Why does Ghost stay at Mr. Charlie’s store to help him stock shelves after shoplifting shoes?
(a) To avoid running into people who might know his mother.
(b) To avoid finding out how widely the story of his shoes has spread.
(c) To avoid being at the track in case the cops look there.
(d) To avoid the truancy officer from the school.

4. What does Ghost say made the last night of his father’s meanness worse?
(a) His father lost money gambling.
(b) His father brought friends home.
(c) His mother fought back.
(d) His father also took drugs.

5. What does Ghost say made his father mean?
(a) Unemployment.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Racial profiling by the cops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sunny’s neighborhood like?

2. What captures Ghost’s attention when he and his fellow newbies get to the Chinese restaurant with Coach Brody?

3. How does Shamika make amends to Ghost for laughing at him?

4. Where does Ghost learn about Usain Bolt?

5. Why does Ghost stop running after a short while after shoplifting shoes?

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