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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is distinct about the house in Kingston which J. tells a story about?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) There is a lot of carved oak present in the house.
(c) It has a large, beautiful staircase.
(d) The owner has covered the walls with wallpaper.

2. What kind of stove do the three men decide not to take on their trip?
(a) A gas stove.
(b) An oil stove.
(c) A coal stove.
(d) A steam stove.

3. Why is Stivvings always missing school?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He sleeps in and misses the bus.
(c) He must help his ailing mother.
(d) He cuts classes with his friends.

4. What kind of tree are Harris and J. sitting under when they are accused of trespassing?
(a) An apple tree.
(b) An oak.
(c) A cherry tree.
(d) A willow.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What vice are the main characters doing when the novel opens?

3. Harris and J. agree they will try one day to get _________into the maze.

4. What does J. note often happens to the person responsible for pulling the tow line?

5. Where does Harris first mention wanting to get out and look at tombstone inscriptions?

(see the answer key)

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