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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What skill is J. apparently lacking to be a great fisherman?
(a) He is not patient enough.
(b) He is not a good enough liar.
(c) He doesn't know how to tie good knots in the fishing line.
(d) He feels too bad for the fish.

2. What do the men do to protect their boat from rain en route from Oxford?
(a) Put the canvas over the boat.
(b) Place aluminum buckets on the deck.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Put up a bunch of umbrellas.

3. Where do J. and George pose vainly while a photographer prepares to take their picture?
(a) In front of Niagra Falls.
(b) In front of the royal palace.
(c) Hampton Court.
(d) In front of Big Ben.

4. What are the men grateful for as the novel concludes?
(a) To be out of the boat.
(b) Their safety.
(c) Their memories of people in the towns.
(d) Their adventures on the boat.

5. Which royalty was supposed to have been on Magna Charta island?
(a) King John.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) King Harry.
(d) Queen Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of stew does the group think they are making?

2. What does J. think tow lines have an uncanny ability to do?

3. What does George want to postpone doing before they set up their boat for sleeping near Picnic Point?

4. How does Montmorency react to the men's jovial demeanor while making the stew?

5. Where do the men decide they will wash their clothes?

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