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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 kind of boat does J. remember renting with some friends on a windy day?
(a) A rowboat.
(b) A speedboat.
(c) A sailboat.
(d) A steamboat.

2. Who worries that he may have forgotten to pack his toothbrush?
(a) The dog.
(b) George.
(c) J.
(d) Harris.

3. How does J. describe Reading?
(a) As a scene from Norman Rockwell.
(b) As a Monet painting.
(c) As unattractive.
(d) As heaven on earth.

4. Who suggests the group make a stew one night for dinner?
(a) The dog.
(b) George.
(c) J.
(d) Harris.

5. When does J. claim people finally get used to being on a ship?
(a) Right before the trip is over.
(b) Never.
(c) After 24 hours.
(d) It depends on if they are a man or a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what meal do the men decide to replenish their stored food?

2. Where near Sonning do the men decide to camp?

3. Why do the men oversleep right as they begin their journey?

4. What do the men do to protect their boat from rain en route from Oxford?

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

(see the answer key)

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