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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time do the men wake up on the day they start their journey?
(a) 10:00 a.m.
(b) 9:00 a.m.
(c) 1:00 p.m.
(d) 11:00 a.m.

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

3. How do the men ultimately get the train they need?
(a) Be random luck.
(b) By bribing a conductor.
(c) By asking for help.
(d) By following a pretty girl.

4. What do men usually wear when going to a lock?
(a) Walking shorts.
(b) Bright colored blazers and straw hats.
(c) Silk suits.
(d) Swimsuits.

5. What does J. think would make it easier for him to go back to sleep after he's had a rough night?
(a) If his fellow travelers just left him alone for a little bit.
(b) A gate so he doesn't have to worry about rolling off the boat.
(c) If he had somewhere to be at a certain time.
(d) If the wildlife would just be quiet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does George finally ask about the time in the story J. tells about the broken watch?

3. Why do the people in the boat often want the attention of the person pulling the tow line?

4. What do the men check at breakfast on the day of their departure?

5. In what city is there a hedge maze?

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