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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter, who admits that he is something of a hypochondriac?
(a) J.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Harris.
(d) George.

2. Who ends up packing all of the clothes and supplies in the men's first attempt?
(a) George.
(b) Their housekeeper.
(c) J.
(d) Harris.

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

4. Who worries that he may have forgotten to pack his toothbrush?
(a) The dog.
(b) Harris.
(c) J.
(d) George.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was "Three Men in a Boat" published?

2. Who initially attempts to take charge of deciding what to bring on the trip?

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

4. Why do the men oversleep right as they begin their journey?

5. Which character has already been lost in the hedge maze along the river?

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