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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. What did Gantos and Hamilton believe a Japanese fishing vessel to be in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) An island.
(b) A giant whale.
(c) A Coast Guard ship.
(d) An oil derrick.

2. How much money did Rik offer Gantos to help Hamilton bring hash from St. Croix in Section 2, Chapter 1?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $25,000.
(d) $5,000.

3. What is the name of the hotel where Gantos found himself living during his senior year in high school?
(a) Seaside Manor.
(b) Oak Knoll Motel.
(c) Richfield Inn.
(d) The King's Court.

4. With what family did Jack Gantos first live in Florida while he worked on finishing school?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Farmer.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Bacon.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins.

5. Where did Tim Scanlon claim he was picking up merchandise in Section 1, Chapter 4?
(a) In a secluded alley.
(b) A lab at the college.
(c) A factory.
(d) A mall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a literary device in which an author indistinctly suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story?

2. In Section 3, Chapter 1, the DA revealed that Gantos was the _________ person to come forward.

3. During his initial interview with his lawyer, Gantos learned he was being prosecuted federally for how many charges?

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

5. Why was Jack Gantos unable to attend school in San Juan?

(see the answer key)

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