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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Harris usually mention during his performance?
(a) His drummer.
(b) The harpist.
(c) His mother.
(d) The piano player.

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

3. 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.

4. 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?
(a) J.
(b) George.
(c) The dog.
(d) Harris.

5. What kind of song is the German man in J.'s story singing when the audience has a joke played on them?
(a) A very mysterious song.
(b) A very sad song.
(c) A very religious song.
(d) A very funny song.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Stivvings always missing school?

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

3. When discussing what food items to bring, what food item does J. tell an amusing story about bringing on a train?

4. What usually happens when Harris tries to sing songs at parties?

5. Who first volunteers to pack everything?

(see the answer key)

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