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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men decide they must bathe during their trip?
(a) In a pond.
(b) At a private bathroom on land somewhere.
(c) In the river.
(d) In the boat's bathtub.

2. J. believes that fellow boaters blame _________________when their tow lines get tangled.
(a) The goddess of rivers.
(b) Each other.
(c) The god of water.
(d) Tricksters.

3. What kind of a scene does J. think of when he imagines King Henry courting someone?
(a) An awkward scene.
(b) A terrifying scene.
(c) A very pompous scene.
(d) A very romantic scene.

4. In the first chapter, who admits that he is something of a hypochondriac?
(a) George.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Harris.
(d) J.

5. Why do the men insist that their food supplies be delivered to their boat immediately?
(a) So they can get back on the river.
(b) They have no food available.
(c) They need to divide the food supplies into daily portions before leaving.
(d) They are worried the food might spoil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the most common way for someone to pull the tow line?

3. How do the men ultimately get the train they need?

4. How is Sonning described by J.?

5. Why is Stivvings always missing school?

(see the answer key)

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