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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. Who does Coach Brody say is the best of all time in basketball?
2. What does Ghost answer Mr. Charles' greeting with, every day?
3. 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?
4. Why does Ghost say he wants to sleep near his mother?
5. How does Ghost describe the sound of the gunshot?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Ghost’s first impression of Coach Brody?
2. What convinces Ghost to try to run against Lu?
3. What does Ghost say is in his file at school?
4. What is Coach Brody’s response to Ghost when Ghost says that he is tired, after half a dozen sprints?
5. How does Usain Bolt become important to Ghost?
6. Where is Ghost’s father now?
7. What does Ghost do during the time he is altercation-free?
8. How do sunflower seeds connect Ghost with his father?
9. What happened when Ghost’s father “lost it” (5)?
10. What does Brandon tease Ghost about, that leads to the fight?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what ways is Ghost relevant to contemporary readers? What contemporary issues are in play in the book, and how would the book contribute to contemporary discussion? Cite specific discussions from contemporary sources, and cite specific instances from the book, that describe its contemporary relevance.
Essay Topic 2
Evaluate your own reading of “Ghost”—did you resist it, or were you compelled by the story? What does your reading tell you about yourself and your interests? Use specific examples from the book to describe yourself as a reader.
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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