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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the group do with the initial list of items to bring?
(a) They throw it out.
(b) They nail it to the boat.
(c) They keep it as a souvenir.
(d) They end up fighting over it so much that it is torn into pieces.

2. When does J. claim people finally get used to being on a ship?
(a) After 24 hours.
(b) It depends on if they are a man or a woman.
(c) Never.
(d) Right before the trip is over.

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

4. Who is the narrator of "Three Men in a Boat"?
(a) Harris.
(b) J.
(c) A neutral person we never see.
(d) George.

5. What does "J." stand for?
(a) Jerome.
(b) Jeremy.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Jason.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings up the idea of inclement weather when the group is trying to decide if they should camp or sleep at inns during their trip?

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

3. Who first volunteers to pack everything?

4. What does J.'s doctor prescribe?

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

(see the answer key)

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