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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 time do the men wake up on the day they start their journey?
(a) 1:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 9:00 a.m.
(d) 11:00 a.m.

2. How do the men react to Montmorency's offer for the stew?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They put it in the stew.
(c) They scold him.
(d) They pretend to consider it but decide against it.

3. According to J., what animals do some kind of boaters hire to pull their boats?
(a) Horses.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Oxen.
(d) Dogs.

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

5. 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) Have custom tents made.
(c) Smoke a fancy cigar.
(d) Go out for a drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to J., who enjoys going through the locks?

2. What does J. think would make it easier for him to go back to sleep after he's had a rough night?

3. What kind of stove do the three men decide not to take on their trip?

4. Who initially attempts to take charge of deciding what to bring on the trip?

5. Where are the men returning from when Montmorency attacks another animal?

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