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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was stashed right by the hash in Hamilton and Gantos's boat in Section 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Weather radio.
(b) Life jackets.
(c) Fishing poles.
(d) Extra anchor.

2. In Section 3, Chapter 1, what did Gantos learn when he called home?
(a) His father was broke.
(b) His lawyer was out of town.
(c) The FBI was already harassing his family.
(d) The phone had been disconnected.

3. At his first meeting with the parole board, Gantos was denied parole for how much longer in Section 3, Chapter 5?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 9 months.

4. Gantos got a job selling __________ after his release from prison.
(a) Pizza.
(b) Christmas trees.
(c) Hash.
(d) Cars.

5. Gantos realized that in high school he couldn't write because of what reason?
(a) He ran away from his true feelings.
(b) He was focused on girls.
(c) He focused on sports.
(d) He daydreamed constantly.

6. What caseworker of Gantos was removed in Section 3, Chapter 7?
(a) Mr. Newman.
(b) Mr. Bow.
(c) Mr. Casey.
(d) Mr. Wilcox.

7. Gantos's lawyer continued to tell Gantos he would only receive ____________.
(a) A verbal scolding from the judge.
(b) Community service.
(c) A fine.
(d) Probation.

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

9. In Section 3, Chapter 3, Gantos attended his hearing and the judge was read Gantos' own admission from what source?
(a) His arrest warrant.
(b) Ship's log.
(c) His cellmate's affidavit.
(d) His sworn statement.

10. Gantos took the first train to ___________ after the FBI raided the hotel?
(a) Florida.
(b) California.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Texas.

11. Hamilton and Gantos stayed in a hotel that had previously housed a great number of _____________.
(a) Miners.
(b) Bankers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Writers.

12. What item was Gantos unable to take with him when he left prison?
(a) His drawings.
(b) His journal.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His cellmate.

13. Gantos's new lawyer told Gantos to immediately ________________.
(a) Wire him money.
(b) Turn himself in.
(c) Have a good time.
(d) Get out of the country.

14. When he entered college, Gantos worked nights as___________.
(a) A cab driver.
(b) A security guard.
(c) A gas station attendant.
(d) A pizza delivery person.

15. Who had held Gantos's money for him during his incarceration?
(a) Mr. Newman.
(b) Rik.
(c) Tim Scanlon.
(d) Lucas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gantos's father asked him to sign over _____________ in Section 3, Chapter 3?

2. While others slept, what did Gantos do to avoid what he believed to be certain death or capture in Section 2, Chapter 4?

3. Whose wife informed Gantos that her husband was in the federal holding facility because she refused to bail him out?

4. As Gantos never had visitors, he made arrangements to clear what on visitation days?

5. During the first night of Gantos's imprisonment, the group of prisoners was driven to what facility to receive uniforms and towels?

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