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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to J. when he gets on the train after telling his story while the men decide which food to bring?
(a) His food is stolen.
(b) All the other passengers leave him alone.
(c) He makes money selling food to hungry passengers.
(d) Everyone wants some of his food.

2. What does J.'s doctor prescribe?
(a) Less drinking.
(b) A hearty diet and exercise.
(c) Less smoking.
(d) More calories.

3. Who wishes that he hadn't packed his tobacco pouch so soon?
(a) George.
(b) Harris.
(c) Their river guide.
(d) J.

4. According to Harris's thinking, who has accused them of trespassing?
(a) A ghost from the past.
(b) The landowner.
(c) A member of the royal family.
(d) Just someone who tries to extort money from unknowning boaters.

5. What kinds of songs does Harris sometimes sing at parties?
(a) Jazz songs.
(b) Opera songs.
(c) Comic songs.
(d) Romantic songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings up the idea of inclement weather when the group is trying to decide if they should camp or sleep at inns during their trip?

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

3. Whose relative is Uncle Podger?

4. What food item do the men discuss and decide not to bring with them on their trip?

5. According to J., what animals do some kind of boaters hire to pull their boats?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Harris the first time he went into the hedge maze?

2. Why does J. make fun of Harris's desire to look at old tombstone inscriptions?

3. Why do the men have such a hard time finding a train to take them to their boat?

4. What does the group of boys tease the men about as they are outside waiting for a cab to take them to the train station?

5. What kind of allegory does J. talk about once the group fine tunes their philosophy about packing?

6. What are the men wearing as they prepare to start their journey?

7. What does J. note about what people remember about being seasick after they return from a trip?

8. What compromise do the men come to about sleeping at inns or camping?

9. After George sees a couple walking along the shore with a tow line that is not attached to anything, what does he decide to do?

10. What does George do for a living?

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