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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 1 and chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to a cannabis preparation composed of compressed stalked resin glands collected from the unfertilized buds of the cannabis plant?
(a) Ganja.
(b) Peyote.
(c) Hashish.
(d) Tea.

2. According to Section 1: Chapter 3, Gantos dedicated the first section of his four section journal to _________.
(a) Passages from books that inspire him.
(b) Daily entries.
(c) Inspired ideas for books.
(d) Vocabulary practice.

3. When was Ernest Hemingway born?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1922.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1899.

4. Gantos wrote in the ship's log as if it were ___________.
(a) A crossword puzzle.
(b) A textbook.
(c) A journal.
(d) The Bible.

5. In Section 2, Chapter 2, Gantos, in his stoned state, realized Hamilton was partially insane as he began to refuse to _________.
(a) Brush his teeth.
(b) Wear clothes.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Take a bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jack Gantos's father helped secure him a job as __________ in San Juan.

2. To what was the fourth section of Gantos' journal dedicated?

3. What was the first stop for Hamilton and Gantos after they set sail?

4. With what was Gantos paid while working in St. Croix with his father?

5. As Gantos spent time talking with Tim Scanlon he began to regret his decision to ____________.

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