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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. What book is Ghost reading in English class?
(a) Last of the Mohicans.
(b) Edgar Allen Poe’s Short Stories.
(c) Lord of the Flies.
(d) To Kill a Mockingbird.

2. How long ago did Ghost’s father get arrested?
(a) Six years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Ten years.

3. What look does Coach Brody give Ghost when he comes to get him from the principal's office?
(a) You are in so much trouble.
(b) I am so disappointed.
(c) This is all going to be fine.
(d) I am so mad.

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

5. What does Ghost answer Mr. Charles' greeting with, every day?
(a) “Nope, cheese sticks.”
(b) “Hello old man.”
(c) “Not today.”
(d) “Lemme guess, one dollar.”

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coach Brody describe the Defenders?

2. What size does Ghost think his file is at school?

3. How does Ghost compensate for embarrassing himself, tripping over his shoelace?

4. How does Ghost respond when Brandon throws a chicken wing at him?

5. How many people are on the Defenders?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do sunflower seeds connect Ghost with his father?

2. What is Coach Brody’s response to Ghost when Ghost says that he is tired, after half a dozen sprints?

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

4. What happened when Ghost’s father “lost it” (5)?

5. What convinces Ghost to try to run against Lu?

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

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

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

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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