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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom do the men blame for oversleeping?
(a) Each other.
(b) The maid.
(c) The alarm clock.
(d) The dog.

2. Who starts teasing the men as they get their luggage ready to go?
(a) Their mothers.
(b) A group of young boys.
(c) Some girls who walk by.
(d) No one.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What food item do the men discuss and decide not to bring with them on their trip?

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

3. What do the men do to celebrate coming to a compromise about their sleeping arrangements?

4. What time did the men want to wake up on the day they start their journey?

5. After reaching a compromise on the camping/going to an inn decision, when do the friends next meet up to plan their trip?

(see the answer key)

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