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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Ghost keep his mother from seeing what he did to his shoes?
(a) He does not get up from the table until she gets up.
(b) He wears his longest jeans to cover them.
(c) He distracts her with questions to keep her from paying attention.
(d) He hides them in his room.

3. What captures Ghost’s attention when he and his fellow newbies get to the Chinese restaurant with Coach Brody?
(a) The menus.
(b) The mints on the counter.
(c) The fish in the tank.
(d) The decorations.

4. What tradition does Coach Brody tell the newbies about after the long run practice?
(a) Making newbies take a pledge.
(b) Taking newbies for dinner.
(c) Making newbies run extra.
(d) Giving newbies a present.

5. What is Ghost’s state of mind after he promises Mr. Charlie he will not skip school?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Confident.
(d) Paranoid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ghost say warming up for track makes him feel?

2. What does Ghost say about warm-up laps?

3. What time does Ghost post, for the 100-meter sprint?

4. What secret does Ghost tell at the Chinese restaurant?

5. What does Sunny’s secret have to do with why he joined the Defenders?

(see the answer key)

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