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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When did J. first become attracted to boats?
2. What attracts the men to stop in Streatly, even though they weren't planning on it?
3. Which two characters have previously taken a boat trip together?
4. What kind of drink do the men take after making the stew?
5. What kind of canned item can the men not get open during their trip?
Short Essay Questions
1. What ends up happening to the men's canned pineapple?
2. What change does J. notice about the group after they eat a large supper near Picnic Point?
3. What does J.'s friend miscalculate with the punt when they are boating together?
4. What does Harris claim happens to him while George and J. are at Henley?
5. Why does George's reaction change from laughter when J. accidentally flings his own shirt into the river?
6. What kind of story is J. reminded of when he sees Montmorency attack the cat?
7. What does J. complain about sarcastically concerning the problem with being towed?
8. What does J. think about rowing on the sea?
9. What formula does J.'s friend have when it comes to exaggerating his fishing successes?
10. Why do the men pretend to ignore the steam launch when it approaches them?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze whether or not work/labor is portrayed in a positive or negative way in "Three Men in a Boat." Use at least 3 examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss at least 3 literary devices which Jerome uses to create the humorous tone throughout the novel. Make sure to use at least one direct example from the text for each device discussed.
Essay Topic 3
"Three Men in a Boat" has never gone out of print in its 120+ year history. Discuss at least three aspects of the novel that readers have identified with over the years. Will those aspects continue to connect with readers in the future? If so, how?
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