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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condiment do the men lament not having for their beef during their trip?
(a) Ketchup.
(b) Mayonnaise.
(c) Relish.
(d) Mustard.

2. Where does George end up sleeping when he first visits Datchet?
(a) A private home.
(b) The second inn where he stopped.
(c) In the forest.
(d) The first inn where he stopped.

3. How do the men want to get to the train station?
(a) By horse.
(b) By cab.
(c) By bus.
(d) By bicycle.

4. What is the first act of work which Harris and J. make George do when he finally gets on the boat?
(a) Clean the bathrooms.
(b) Cook breakfast.
(c) Cook lunch.
(d) Pull the tow line.

5. What do the men need to do to set up their boat for sleeping?
(a) Get blankets from storage.
(b) Hang hoops and canvas.
(c) Blow up their air mattresses.
(d) Set up tents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "Three Men in a Boat"?

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

3. In what year was "Three Men in a Boat" published?

4. When discussing what food items to bring, what food item does J. tell an amusing story about bringing on a train?

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

(see the answer key)

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