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

2. Which train station do the men go to as they are preparing to start their journey?
(a) Grand Central Station.
(b) London Station.
(c) Waterloo Station.
(d) Big Ben Station.

3. The three main characters decide they need a break for __________.
(a) Three days
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) Ten days.

4. When discussing what food items to bring, what food item does J. tell an amusing story about bringing on a train?
(a) A barrel of whiskey.
(b) Large cheeses.
(c) Pig feet.
(d) Frog legs.

5. In what year was "Three Men in a Boat" published?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1949.
(d) 2010.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starts teasing the men as they get their luggage ready to go?

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

3. Who does not think the river trip is a fine idea?

4. What does J.'s doctor prescribe?

5. Who worries that he may have forgotten to pack his toothbrush?

(see the answer key)

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