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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men do to celebrate coming to a compromise about their sleeping arrangements?
(a) Smoke a fancy cigar.
(b) Give each other a pat on the back.
(c) Go out for a drink.
(d) Have custom tents made.

2. What time did the men want to wake up on the day they start their journey?
(a) 7:30 a.m.
(b) 4:30 a.m.
(c) 6:30 a.m.
(d) 5:30 a.m.

3. What is distinct about the house in Kingston which J. tells a story about?
(a) The owner has covered the walls with wallpaper.
(b) There is a lot of carved oak present in the house.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) It has a large, beautiful staircase.

4. What is the first act of work which Harris and J. make George do when he finally gets on the boat?
(a) Clean the bathrooms.
(b) Pull the tow line.
(c) Cook lunch.
(d) Cook breakfast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After reaching a compromise on the camping/going to an inn decision, when do the friends next meet up to plan their trip?

2. Whom do the men blame for oversleeping?

3. What do men usually wear when going to a lock?

4. Whose shirt does J. accidentally fling into the river?

5. According to J., what are girls constantly asking while they tow the boat?

(see the answer key)

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