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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Raft on the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fritz respond to Will's friendly overtures?
(a) With silence.
(b) With scorn.
(c) With friendliness.
(d) He doesn't, he's shy.

2. Why are the boys having a difficult time beaching the raft?
(a) They have no strength from not eating.
(b) They have no means to steer it.
(c) The current is too strong.
(d) The banks are too far away.

3. How long does it take the boys to make a raft?
(a) Most of the morning.
(b) All day.
(c) A couple of hours.
(d) Two days.

4. What hit Will on the head in the river?
(a) An oar.
(b) A rock.
(c) A plank from the raft.
(d) A log.

5. What was wrong with most of the nails the boys tried to use for the raft?
(a) They were too thin.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They were too short.
(d) They were twisted and rusted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Beanpole suggest they make a raft?

2. What happens to the boys' raft?

3. How does Henry feel about not being chosen?

4. At what sports are Will, Henry, and Beanpole working everyday?

5. What does Will do about the men who are upset?

(see the answer key)

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