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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does J. think is the best way to get a tea kettle to boil?
(a) Put it on a high flame.
(b) Ignore it.
(c) Put it on a low flame.
(d) Stare at it.

2. What usually happens when Harris tries to sing songs at parties?
(a) He makes people cry.
(b) He attracts a lot of attention because he is so good.
(c) He loses his voice because he sings so loudly.
(d) He forgets the words.

3. Which train station do the men go to as they are preparing to start their journey?
(a) Grand Central Station.
(b) Big Ben Station.
(c) Waterloo Station.
(d) London Station.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are people wearing when the young men reach Moulsey Lock?

3. Why did George pass the second inn he found when he first visited Datchet?

4. Where is George when he hears the bells chime in the story J. tells?

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

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