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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mr. Gantos would drive the family on trips to their hometown and spend time pointing out _______ to Jack.
(a) Ex-cons and criminals.
(b) Cars and trucks.
(c) Buildings.
(d) Dogs.

3. What is the largest of the Virgin islands?
(a) St. Croix.
(b) St. Thomas.
(c) St. Peter.
(d) St. John.

4. What does Gantos refer to as men in prison who thrived on pain and suffering?
(a) Skulls.
(b) Caskets.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Cobras.

5. Where did Gantos go to wait for Scanlon after giving him money?
(a) Hotel room.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Bus station.
(d) Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Jack Gantos's father?

2. What did the family that Jack Gantos rented a room from in Florida while working on finishing school sell from their home?`

3. How much money did Gantos give Scanlon to make his deal?

4. What is the name of the hotel where Gantos found himself living during his senior year in high school?

5. To what was the second section of Gantos' journal dedicated?

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