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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is George when he hears the bells chime in the story J. tells?
(a) At the bus station.
(b) Still in bed.
(c) At his office.
(d) Fishing at the shore.

2. After reaching a compromise on the camping/going to an inn decision, when do the friends next meet up to plan their trip?
(a) A week later.
(b) The following morning.
(c) The next day at lunch.
(d) The following night.

3. Why do the people in the boat often want the attention of the person pulling the tow line?
(a) People play a game of trying to get the most attention.
(b) Something has gone wrong.
(c) Everyone wants a chance to pull.
(d) It is customary to tease them.

4. Why is Stivvings always missing school?
(a) He must help his ailing mother.
(b) He sleeps in and misses the bus.
(c) He cuts classes with his friends.
(d) He is sick.

5. Where do the men decide they must bathe during their trip?
(a) At a private bathroom on land somewhere.
(b) In the boat's bathtub.
(c) In a pond.
(d) In the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. J. believes that fellow boaters blame _________________when their tow lines get tangled.

2. According to J., what kinds of people hire animals to pull their boats?

3. What does J. think would make it easier for him to go back to sleep after he's had a rough night?

4. Kingston is known for being ___________________.

5. Whose relative is Uncle Podger?

(see the answer key)

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