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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George report seeing a couple doing with their tow line once?
(a) Pulling it , although it was not attached to anything.
(b) Arguing over it.
(c) Using it to play tug-of-war.
(d) Cutting it in half because they were so angry with each other.

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

3. What is the first sign that George's watch might be broken in the story J. tells?
(a) The sun was not up.
(b) The landlady hadn't made breakfast.
(c) The coffee was cold.
(d) The sun had already been up for quite some time.

4. What does J. note often happens to the person responsible for pulling the tow line?
(a) He trips.
(b) He gets distracted.
(c) He trips over the long rope.
(d) He gets very angry.

5. Who initially attempts to take charge of deciding what to bring on the trip?
(a) Harris.
(b) George.
(c) The housekeeper.
(d) L.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did George do when he woke up in the middle of the night when his watch stopped?

2. What time did George's watch stop in the story J. tells?

3. Who starts teasing the men as they get their luggage ready to go?

4. What do women usually wear when going to a lock?

5. Where do the men take their train to meet their boat?

(see the answer key)

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