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Paper Towns Part 3: The Vessel / Chapter 1 Summary

How It All Goes Down

The First Hour

  • In the van, everyone divides into roles: Quentin's the driver, Lacey keeps track of supplies (gum, a pencil, half a Snickers…), Radar calculates the trip, and Ben has to pee.
  • Radar decides they can only stop four times for gas, so Ben has to hold it for at least four hours and thirty minutes. Cross those legs, buddy.