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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to J., what kinds of people hire animals to pull their boats?
(a) Cruel ones.
(b) Rich ones.
(c) Lazy ones.
(d) Proper ones.

2. What makes setting up the boat for sleeping take so long?
(a) The blankets have bugs in them that need to be picked out.
(b) The hoops and canvas don't fit.
(c) The tents keep collapsing.
(d) The air mattress has a hole in it.

3. What is the group's original goal for Magna Charta Island?
(a) They just want to drift by it slowly so they can check it out from their boat.
(b) They want to camp there.
(c) It's where they've planned to end their voyage.
(d) They want to spend a few days there.

4. Why did George pass the first inn he found when he first visited Datchet?
(a) It was too expensive.
(b) It was full.
(c) He thought there might be a better one down the road.
(d) It was really dirty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time did George's watch stop in the story J. tells?

2. Which character (other than J.) has a rough night sleeping near Picnic Point?

3. How do Harris and J. respond to the accusation that they are trespassing?

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

5. Which two characters have previously taken a boat trip together?

(see the answer key)

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