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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How do the men want to get to the train station?
(a) By bicycle.
(b) By bus.
(c) By cab.
(d) By horse.

4. What do the men do to celebrate coming to a compromise about their sleeping arrangements?
(a) Smoke a fancy cigar.
(b) Go out for a drink.
(c) Give each other a pat on the back.
(d) Have custom tents made.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do the men blame for oversleeping?

2. What example is given of a simple project Uncle Podger would undertake?

3. Who first volunteers to pack everything?

4. Which characters are initially in favor of camping during the trip?

5. What does J.'s doctor prescribe?

(see the answer key)

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