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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which train station do the men go to as they are preparing to start their journey?
(a) London Station.
(b) Waterloo Station.
(c) Big Ben Station.
(d) Grand Central Station.

2. What time did the men want to wake up on the day they start their journey?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 7:30 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 6:30 a.m.

3. What do the men check at breakfast on the day of their departure?
(a) Their bank accounts.
(b) Their weight.
(c) The newspaper for news on their trip.
(d) The weather.

4. In what year was "Three Men in a Boat" published?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1949.
(c) 2010.
(d) 1989.

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

6. What food item do the men discuss and decide not to bring with them on their trip?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Fish.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Milk.

7. What is the first act of work which Harris and J. make George do when he finally gets on the boat?
(a) Cook breakfast.
(b) Pull the tow line.
(c) Clean the bathrooms.
(d) Cook lunch.

8. What is distinct about the house in Kingston which J. tells a story about?
(a) It has a large, beautiful staircase.
(b) There is a lot of carved oak present in the house.
(c) The owner has covered the walls with wallpaper.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

9. How do the men want to get to the train station?
(a) By horse.
(b) By bus.
(c) By cab.
(d) By bicycle.

10. When does J. claim people finally get used to being on a ship?
(a) Never.
(b) It depends on if they are a man or a woman.
(c) After 24 hours.
(d) Right before the trip is over.

11. Where does Harris first mention wanting to get out and look at tombstone inscriptions?
(a) Hampton Church.
(b) London.
(c) The lock cemetery.
(d) On the train ride.

12. Whose relative is Uncle Podger?
(a) Harris's.
(b) George's.
(c) The narrator's.
(d) J.'s.

13. Where do the men decide they will wash their clothes?
(a) At a private house.
(b) At a laundromat.
(c) In the river.
(d) They bring enough clothes so they don't have to wash any.

14. What usually happens when Harris tries to sing songs at parties?
(a) He makes people cry.
(b) He loses his voice because he sings so loudly.
(c) He attracts a lot of attention because he is so good.
(d) He forgets the words.

15. According to J., what kinds of people hire animals to pull their boats?
(a) Rich ones.
(b) Lazy ones.
(c) Cruel ones.
(d) Proper ones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the men decide they will leave from to begin their river journey?

2. According to Harris's thinking, who has accused them of trespassing?

3. What do the men decide not to list when it comes to packing?

4. Why is Stivvings always missing school?

5. What does the group do with the initial list of items to bring?

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