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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Raft on the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry feel about not being chosen?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Hurt.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

2. What was wrong with most of the nails the boys tried to use for the raft?
(a) They were too thin.
(b) They were twisted and rusted.
(c) They were too short.
(d) Nothing.

3. What place in town does Will find fascinating?
(a) The county jail.
(b) The church.
(c) The city hall.
(d) The farmer's market.

4. Where do the two boys spend the night the first night after they leave the village?
(a) On the river bank.
(b) In someone's barn.
(c) In an abandoned cabin.
(d) Under some trees.

5. How many boys are allowed on the deck at one time?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Beanpole and Will start to walk downriver?

2. How many days early do the boys arrive at the docks?

3. Where is Will put when he is arrested?

4. How do Will and Henry feel about being chosen?

5. How does Will get out of his predicament?

(see the answer key)

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