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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Gantos drive with Scanlon to make a deal in Section 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Attica, New York.
(b) Oak Park, Illinois.
(c) Tallahassee, Florida.
(d) Key West, Florida.

2. Gantos felt that he was a coward because he could not believe in himself enough to go to ___________ to be a reporter.
(a) Brazil.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Alaska.

3. In Section 1, Chapter 4, Gantos found himself inspired by a novel written by what author?
(a) Jack Kerouac.
(b) John Hersey.
(c) Dostoyevsky.
(d) Hunter S. Thompson.

4. During the first night of Gantos's imprisonment, the group of prisoners was driven to what facility to receive uniforms and towels?
(a) West Street Federal holding station.
(b) Pelican Bay Federal Prison.
(c) New York City detention facility.
(d) Precinct 5 State holding facility.

5. Gantos's father asked him to sign over _____________ in Section 3, Chapter 3?
(a) His stocks.
(b) His bank accounts.
(c) Insurance papers for his car.
(d) His mortgage.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Ernest Hemingway born?

2. After locating a translator on board, what did the Japanese on the fishing vessel agree to give Hamilton and Gantos?

3. Where did Tim Scanlon claim he was picking up merchandise in Section 1, Chapter 4?

4. Who looked on as Gantos was taken by the bailiff in Section 3, Chapter 3?

5. According to Hamilton, how did Gantos look after the boat ran aground?

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