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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George report seeing a couple doing with their tow line once?
(a) Using it to play tug-of-war.
(b) Cutting it in half because they were so angry with each other.
(c) Pulling it , although it was not attached to anything.
(d) Arguing over it.

2. What do the men do to celebrate coming to a compromise about their sleeping arrangements?
(a) Go out for a drink.
(b) Give each other a pat on the back.
(c) Smoke a fancy cigar.
(d) Have custom tents made.

3. What is the most common way for someone to pull the tow line?
(a) With a special contraption that looks like a tractor.
(b) On roller skates.
(c) While walking.
(d) While running.

4. What example is given of a simple project Uncle Podger would undertake?
(a) Fixing the chimney.
(b) Fixing the car.
(c) Cooking breakfast.
(d) Hanging a picture.

5. What does J. think tow lines have an uncanny ability to do?
(a) Get longer and longer.
(b) Rip.
(c) Get tangled.
(d) Change color depending on the time of day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the men take their train to meet their boat?

2. Who starts teasing the men as they get their luggage ready to go?

3. What historic document was signed at Manga Charta Island?

4. Whose relative is Uncle Podger?

5. Which train station do the men go to as they are preparing to start their journey?

(see the answer key)

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