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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. What does J. think would make it easier for him to go back to sleep after he's had a rough night?
2. In the story he tells, how does J. get saved from being stuck at the top of a pole?
3. What condiment do the men lament not having for their beef during their trip?
4. Who ultimately claims that he caught the large fish mounted in the pub?
5. What does George want to postpone doing before they set up their boat for sleeping near Picnic Point?
Short Essay Questions
1. What kind of story is J. reminded of when he sees Montmorency attack the cat?
2. How does the cat react when Montmorency tries to attack it?
3. What kinds of complaints does J. have about steam-powered boats?
4. How does Montmorency burn himself the night everyone makes stew?
5. Why does J. have to pay a lot of money after he and some friends rent a sailboat on a windy day?
6. What change does J. notice about the group after they eat a large supper near Picnic Point?
7. How does J. end up being the first one to take a bath in the river?
8. Why do the men pretend to ignore the steam launch when it approaches them?
9. What kinds of methods do the men use to try to open their canned goods during the trip?
10. What formula does J.'s friend have when it comes to exaggerating his fishing successes?
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
Present an argument discussing why the group's decision to take the train home at the conclusion of the novel DOES or DOES NOT fit with what the reader has come to learn and know about this particular group of characters.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss at least 3 literary devices which Jerome uses to create the humorous tone throughout the novel. Make sure to use at least one direct example from the text for each device discussed.
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