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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men decide they will leave from to begin their river journey?
(a) Birmingham.
(b) Kingston.
(c) Stockton.
(d) Hampton.

2. Why do the men oversleep right as they begin their journey?
(a) Someone drugged them.
(b) They are all getting sick.
(c) They were up so late packing.
(d) They don't really want to go.

3. What happens to J. when he gets on the train after telling his story while the men decide which food to bring?
(a) His food is stolen.
(b) Everyone wants some of his food.
(c) All the other passengers leave him alone.
(d) He makes money selling food to hungry passengers.

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

5. What food item do the men discuss and decide not to bring with them on their trip?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Milk.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of stove do the three men decide not to take on their trip?

2. Who ends up packing all of the clothes and supplies in the men's first attempt?

3. Where do the men take their train to meet their boat?

4. Who initially attempts to take charge of deciding what to bring on the trip?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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