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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the maiden name of Jack Gantos's mother?
(a) Elizabeth Jones.
(b) Elizabeth Weaver.
(c) Elizabeth Holloway.
(d) Elizabeth Smithson.

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

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

5. With what was Gantos paid while working in St. Croix with his father?
(a) Hash.
(b) Gold.
(c) Food and liquor.
(d) Room and board.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 2, Chapter 3, a Coast Guard craft approached Hamilton and Gantos's boat and informed them that they were near ___________.

2. Hamilton taught Gantos that he couldn't just defecate in the ocean, as what would likely happen?

3. The DA offered Gantos a deal where he could __________ and receive a lighter sentence.

4. With what did Gantos and Rik fill the bottom of the crate?

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

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