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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom do the men blame for oversleeping?
(a) The dog.
(b) The maid.
(c) The alarm clock.
(d) Each other.

2. What time do the men wake up on the day they start their journey?
(a) 1:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 11:00 a.m.
(d) 9:00 a.m.

3. In the first chapter, who admits that he is something of a hypochondriac?
(a) The narrator.
(b) J.
(c) George.
(d) Harris.

4. How do the men ultimately get the train they need?
(a) By following a pretty girl.
(b) By bribing a conductor.
(c) By asking for help.
(d) Be random luck.

5. Who first volunteers to pack everything?
(a) George.
(b) The dog.
(c) J.
(d) Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "J." stand for?

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

3. Who does not think the river trip is a fine idea?

4. What example is given of a simple project Uncle Podger would undertake?

5. What do the men decide should be listed when it comes to packing?

(see the answer key)

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