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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Ghost and his mother run to the night Ghost's father shot at them?
(a) Mr. Charles’ store.
(b) Martin Luther King Park.
(c) Aunt Sophie’s house.
(d) The police station.

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

3. What type of vehicle does Coach Brody drive?
(a) A cab.
(b) A motorcycle.
(c) A pickup truck.
(d) A hybrid electric car.

4. How does Ghost respond when Brandon throws a chicken wing at him?
(a) He stabs him with a plastic fork.
(b) He throws a milk carton at his head.
(c) He slides the lunch trays into his lap.
(d) He turns the whole table over on him.

5. 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?
(a) His hands were bleeding.
(b) He was naked.
(c) He had a black eye.
(d) There was blood on his lips.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Coach Brody accuse of slacking of the first day?

2. Why does Ghost end up in the principal’s office, typically?

3. Where does Ghost learn about Usain Bolt?

4. What kind of training do Ghost and his teammates do on his first day of practice?

5. What color does Ghost say he is on the inside when he gets mad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ghost’s relationship with basketball?

2. Why is Ghost so fascinated with the Guinness Book of World Records?

3. What does Ghost do during the time he is altercation-free?

4. What is Ghost’s first impression of Lu?

5. How does Ghost convince the principal not to suspend him?

6. What is Ghost’s personality like?

7. What is Ghost’s routine with Mr. Charles?

8. What does Ghost say is in his file at school?

9. What is Ghost’s first impression of Coach Brody?

10. Where does Ghost take his name from?

(see the answer keys)

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