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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character (other than J.) has a rough night sleeping near Picnic Point?
(a) No other character.
(b) Harris.
(c) George.
(d) The dog.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do the men blame for oversleeping?

2. According to J., what animals do some kind of boaters hire to pull their boats?

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

4. Which characters are initially in favor of camping during the trip?

5. Where do the men decide they will leave from to begin their river journey?

(see the answer key)

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