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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does J. claim people finally get used to being on a ship?

2. What usually happens when Harris tries to sing songs at parties?

3. Whom do the men blame for oversleeping?

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

5. Kingston is known for being ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with George and the butter as the group is packing?

2. In the story J. tells while the men are packing, why do all of the other passengers on the train leave when J. enters with large cheeses?

3. Where do J. and Harris ultimately end up getting George?

4. What does J. remark about the weather forecast as the group prepares to leave on their journey?

5. What item does George bring onto the boat when J. and Harris pick him up?

6. Why do the men have such a hard time finding a train to take them to their boat?

7. What does the group of boys tease the men about as they are outside waiting for a cab to take them to the train station?

8. What does Harris say he would like to do to any man who puts up a "no trespassing" sign?

9. What about the houses in Kingston makes them unique?

10. What does J. joke is the prime symptom of his current malady in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a well-written essay, discuss why the portrayal of the journey up the river in "Three Men in a Boat" is completely unrealistic and unbelievable for the average reader. Make sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the portrayal of women with the portrayal of men in "Three Men in a Boat."

Essay Topic 3

Which character (Harris, George, or J.) is portrayed in the most positive light? What from the text most informs this opinion? Use specific examples to support your thesis.

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