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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Jack Gantos unable to attend school in San Juan?
(a) He had a rare disease.
(b) He followed the wrong religion.
(c) He was an illegal alien.
(d) He did not speak Spanish.

2. Jack Gantos's father helped secure him a job as __________ in San Juan.
(a) A landscaper.
(b) An electrician.
(c) A janitor.
(d) A plumber.

3. When was Ernest Hemingway born?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1908.

4. After locating a translator on board, what did the Japanese on the fishing vessel agree to give Hamilton and Gantos?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Food.
(c) A pipe.
(d) Water.

5. Hamilton was a sailor from what country?
(a) Britain.
(b) Italy.
(c) Canada.
(d) Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Hamilton is described as being between ___________ years of age.

4. While in school, Gantos had a crush on his teacher for what class?

5. Jack Gantos attended a school that was a renovated _________.

(see the answer key)

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