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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who first volunteers to pack everything?
(a) J.
(b) Harris.
(c) George.
(d) The dog.

4. Where do the men make a pile of everything they want to pack?
(a) In the backyard.
(b) In the town square.
(c) In the garage.
(d) In the center of the room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "J." stand for?

2. What do the men push aside to make room for everything they want to pack?

3. The three main characters decide they need a break for __________.

4. Where do the men decide they will leave from to begin their river journey?

5. Who wishes that he hadn't packed his tobacco pouch so soon?

(see the answer key)

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