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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men decide not to list when it comes to packing?
(a) Anything that begins with a vowel.
(b) What they think they want.
(c) Anything that will get them in trouble.
(d) Anything they can buy along the way.

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

3. Where do Harris and J. stop when they are informed they are trespassing?
(a) Tower of Big Ben.
(b) Kempton Park.
(c) Hemmingway Park.
(d) Central Park.

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

5. Who wishes that he hadn't packed his tobacco pouch so soon?
(a) George.
(b) Harris.
(c) J.
(d) Their river guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George report seeing a couple doing with their tow line once?

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

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

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

5. According to J., what often happens to the boats that are being pulled by animals?

(see the answer key)

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