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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of lunch is Harris eating when he seemingly disappears?
(a) A meat pie.
(b) Corned beef with mustard.
(c) A fruit salad.
(d) Bread and cheese.

2. Who does not think the river trip is a fine idea?
(a) Everyone's mother.
(b) The housekeeper.
(c) Everyone's girlfriend.
(d) The dog.

3. What happens to Harris when he appears to disappear during lunch with the other men?
(a) He faints.
(b) He plays a trick on J.
(c) He falls into the edge of a gully hidden by tall grass.
(d) Nothing.

4. When did George begin boating?
(a) At a very young age.
(b) When he was trying to impress a girl.
(c) This is his first trip.
(d) As a teenager.

5. What word does J. use to describe what it's like to get one's boat towed by girls?
(a) "Boring."
(b) "Exciting."
(c) "Annoying."
(d) "Frustrating."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to J., what animals do some kind of boaters hire to pull their boats?

2. Where are the men returning from when Montmorency attacks another animal?

3. Why do the men insist that their food supplies be delivered to their boat immediately?

4. When did J. first become attracted to boats?

5. What happens to J. when he gets on the train after telling his story while the men decide which food to bring?

(see the answer key)

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