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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gantos drive with Scanlon to make a deal in Section 1, Chapter 4?

2. What did Scanlon claim had happened to him when Gantos called in Section 1, Chapter 4?

3. When Gantos awoke one morning in Section 1, Chapter 4, he was covered in blisters which he began to think of as ___________.

4. Hamilton forced Gantos to hold cans on yardsticks while he _____________.

5. With what family did Jack Gantos first live in Florida while he worked on finishing school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gantos's low point in Section 1, Chapter 4. What did Gantos do during this time?

2. What led Hamilton and Gantos to follow the Coast Guard in Section 2, Chapter 3?

3. What did Gantos learn from Hamilton along the journey in Section 2, Chapter 3?

4. How does the author describe the cover photo from the book in Section 1, Chapter 1? What circumstances does he relate which caused his acne?

5. How does Gantos describe his journal and its divisions in Section 1, Chapter 3?

6. What is central in the exposition revealed in Section 1, Chapter 4? How is Gantos established as a character?

7. Why did Gantos decide not to attend a university right away? How does he describe his meeting at a college in Section 1, Chapter 3?

8. How is Hamilton's knowledge of Gantos and his fears described in Section 2, Chapter 3?

9. How does the author describe St. Croix upon his arrival in Section 2, Chapter 1?

10. What did Hamilton and the Japanese exchange as thank you gifts? How was it transported?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the figure of Tim Scanlon in the narrative. From where did Gantos know Scanlon? What influence did Scanlon have on Gantos? How did Gantos feel about him? What plan did Scanlon present in order to potentially "help" Gantos?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Gantos and Hamilton's interactions with the U.S. Coast Guard in Section 2, Chapter 3. What dangers did the men face with these close encounters? Why did Hamilton choose to follow the plane after the storm? Was this wise? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the figure of Rik in the narrative and Gantos' agreement to smuggle the hash into New York. How did Gantos feel about the dangers he faced? Why did he choose to make the risk? What did he hope to attain in escaping St. Croix?

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