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

2. What was Ghost’s father doing when the cops arrived?
(a) Eating sunflower seeds.
(b) Running.
(c) Watching TV.
(d) Taking drugs.

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

4. Why are people friends with Red, according to Ghost?
(a) Because they want to help him.
(b) Because they have pity for his family’s traumas.
(c) Because they are afraid of his violence.
(d) Because they are afraid he is crazy.

5. What was Usain Bolt’s world record time for the 100-meter sprint, according to Coach Brody?
(a) 14.2 seconds.
(b) 7.29 seconds.
(c) 9.58 seconds.
(d) 10.98 seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the root cause of the things people make fun of Ghost for?

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

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

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

5. How does Ghost characterize his responses to the insults?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Coach Brody tell his athletes about the team they are on?

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

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

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

5. Where does Ghost take his name from?

6. What does Brandon tease Ghost about, that leads to the fight?

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

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

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

10. Where is Ghost’s father now?

(see the answer keys)

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