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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 is Harris's full name?
(a) Chistopherson Brice Harris.
(b) William Samuel Harris.
(c) Samuel William Harris.
(d) Brice Christopherson Harris.

2. Where do the men decide they will leave from to begin their river journey?
(a) Stockton.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) Kingston.
(d) Hampton.

3. Kingston is known for being ___________________.
(a) A large battle that was fought there between the French and the German.
(b) A large battle that was fought there between the French and the Irish.
(c) The largest port city in England.
(d) The former royal seat of the Saxon kings.

4. What does J.'s doctor prescribe?
(a) A hearty diet and exercise.
(b) More calories.
(c) Less drinking.
(d) Less smoking.

5. What example is given of a simple project Uncle Podger would undertake?
(a) Cooking breakfast.
(b) Hanging a picture.
(c) Fixing the car.
(d) Fixing the chimney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men decide should be listed when it comes to packing?

2. What does the group do with the initial list of items to bring?

3. What is unique about Moulsey Lock?

4. How do the men want to get to the train station?

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

(see the answer key)

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