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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Gantos's father bring with him when he visited Gantos in prison in Section 3, Chapter 6?
(a) Gantos's brother.
(b) Gantos's mother.
(c) Gantos's sister.
(d) Gantos's grandfather.

2. What did the family that Jack Gantos rented a room from in Florida while working on finishing school sell from their home?`
(a) Prosthetic limbs.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Patio furniture.

3. What were prisoners not allowed to keep, as described in Section 3, Chapter 4?
(a) Standing.
(b) Hairbrushes.
(c) Journals.
(d) Food.

4. Hamilton is described as being between ___________ years of age.
(a) 25-30.
(b) 30-40.
(c) 45-55.
(d) 40-50.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the physician's assistant who helped Gantos find a position with the medical staff?

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

3. What did Rik ask for Gantos to build for him in Section 2, Chapter 1?

4. Hamilton and Gantos stayed in a hotel that had previously housed a great number of _____________.

5. Without books, what did Gantos find himself reading during his first week at the federal prison?

(see the answer key)

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