1. The men change their minds about their destination because
A. the weather is turning bad.
B. they are too tired to go farther.
C. they have lost interest in scenery.
D. the supplies are running low.
2. As used in line 22, "dispensed with" most nearly means
A. administered.
B. distributed.
C. served.
D. skipped.
3. From paragraphs 1-3, it can be reasonably inferred that the men are
A. thirsty and sore.
B. tired and hungry.
C. panicked and frantic.
D. curious and content.
4. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A. Lines 1-4 ("George had … forty miles")
B. Lines 13-15 ("A bit of water … for that night")
C. Lines 16-17 ("We wanted … to bed")
D. Lines 25-27 ("Then, he said, … easy mind")
5. What theme does the passage communicate through the experiences of its characters?
A. It's important to plan in advance.
B. Conflicts among friends should be avoided.
C. False confidence can lead to difficulties.
D. Every group benefits from a leader.