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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men push aside to make room for everything they want to pack?
(a) Invited guests.
(b) The dining table only.
(c) The furniture.
(d) The rug.

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

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

4. What do the men do to celebrate coming to a compromise about their sleeping arrangements?
(a) Give each other a pat on the back.
(b) Go out for a drink.
(c) Have custom tents made.
(d) Smoke a fancy cigar.

5. When discussing what food items to bring, what food item does J. tell an amusing story about bringing on a train?
(a) Pig feet.
(b) Large cheeses.
(c) A barrel of whiskey.
(d) Frog legs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the men check at breakfast on the day of their departure?

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

4. What does J. think is the best way to get a tea kettle to boil?

5. What does J. think one should do first while preparing dinner?

(see the answer key)

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