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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of stove do the three men decide not to take on their trip?
(a) A coal stove.
(b) An oil stove.
(c) A gas stove.
(d) A steam stove.

2. What food item do the men discuss and decide not to bring with them on their trip?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Fish.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Milk.

3. What happens to J. when he gets on the train after telling his story while the men decide which food to bring?
(a) His food is stolen.
(b) All the other passengers leave him alone.
(c) He makes money selling food to hungry passengers.
(d) Everyone wants some of his food.

4. Why is Stivvings always missing school?
(a) He sleeps in and misses the bus.
(b) He must help his ailing mother.
(c) He cuts classes with his friends.
(d) He is sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who remembers that he has forgotten to pack boots?

2. What country are the three main characters in "Three Men in a Boat" from?

3. Where do the men make a pile of everything they want to pack?

4. What do the men decide not to list when it comes to packing?

5. What kind of dog is Montmorency?

(see the answer key)

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