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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) Hurt.
(b) Angry.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Happy.

2. Why did Will, Henry, and Beanpole travel together?
(a) To see the sights.
(b) To find the people with whom they are living.
(c) As a vacation before college.
(d) They ran away from their parents.

3. What did Beanpole and Will use for a hammer when building their raft?
(a) A piece of wood.
(b) Flat rocks.
(c) Bricks.
(d) A piece of iron pipe.

4. Why is Beanpole chosen to go to the games?
(a) For his height.
(b) For his ability to draw.
(c) Because the choser is his father.
(d) For his intelligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many competitors will go to the games?

2. Where do the boys stay when they are below deck?

3. What does Beanpole convince Moritz to do when Ulf hasn't returned by evening?

4. What did the boys find to eat at the river side as they were launching their raft?

5. What hit Will on the head in the river?

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