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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hamilton and Gantos find a docking point in Section 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Manhattan, New York.
(b) The Bronx, New York.
(c) Queens, New York.
(d) Long Island, New York.

2. After being battered by storms for three days, what did Hamilton order Gantos to follow?
(a) Group of dolphins.
(b) Oil tanker.
(c) Albatross.
(d) Coast Guard turboprop.

3. 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) Vocabulary practice.
(c) Daily entries.
(d) Inspired ideas for books.

4. What had Jack Gantos dreamed of being since he was young?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Writer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Photographer.

5. Gantos agreed to to help Hamilton sail with how much hash from St. Croix in Section 2, Chapter 1?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 3,500 pounds.
(c) 2,000 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gantos arrive just as a tropical storm hit?

2. What did Hamilton send up to the Japanese fishing vessel as a thank you gift?

3. What kind of business did Jack Gantos's father run?

4. What does Gantos claim to be the cause of his acne in the cover photo?

5. Where was the lawyer Gantos's father had contacted to work for Gantos?

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