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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) J.
(b) Harris.
(c) The dog.
(d) George.

2. Who initially attempts to take charge of deciding what to bring on the trip?
(a) The housekeeper.
(b) Harris.
(c) George.
(d) L.

3. What do the men do to protect their boat from rain en route from Oxford?
(a) Put up a bunch of umbrellas.
(b) Put the canvas over the boat.
(c) Place aluminum buckets on the deck.
(d) Nothing.

4. What kind of boat does J. remember renting with some friends on a windy day?
(a) A rowboat.
(b) A sailboat.
(c) A speedboat.
(d) A steamboat.

5. Who ends up packing all of the clothes and supplies in the men's first attempt?
(a) George.
(b) Harris.
(c) Their housekeeper.
(d) J.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does J. notice changes a man's outlook as the group rests near Picnic Point?

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

3. According to J., what often happens to the boats that are being pulled by animals?

4. Why did George pass the first inn he found when he first visited Datchet?

5. What natural wonder has a major impact on J. near picnic point?

(see the answer key)

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