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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ghost say he wants to sleep near his mother?

2. How long was Ghost’s father sentenced to prison for?

3. What animal does Ghost say Coach Brody looks like?

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

5. How many people are on the Defenders?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ghost end up on the Defenders?

2. What are “ladders” to Ghost and the other runners (62)?

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

4. Where does Ghost take his name from?

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

6. Where is Ghost’s father now?

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

8. Why does Ghost end up cutting up his sneakers?

9. What is Ghost’s personality like?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the ending of Ghost. Does it ring true to you? Does it successfully resolve the problems and tensions that preceded it? What would you change, if anything? What are you left wishing for closure on, if anything? Does it make you want to read the sequel?

Essay Topic 2

Ghost and Brandon Simmons start off as enemies, but their relationship undergoes something more complicated than that, when Ghost tells his friends to go easy on Brandon. What are the factors that lead to this change? What are the different directions this relationship could take in upcoming chapters? Using examples from the text, make a case for each of the options, and make a prediction about which direction the author will take this relationship in subsequent books in the series.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the characters in Ghost are flawed. How does it help Ghost when other characters talk about their flaws? What traits does it require of them, to be open about their flaws or embarrassing moments? Why do they show those qualities for Ghost’s sake?

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