Question

why did Jerome have to reopen the packed bag

Answer 1

This question is taken from the chapter "packing" which is written by Jerome K. Jerome.

This story is taken as an extract from 'Three men in a boat', which is a famous novel.

In the story there were three friends, Jerome, George and Harris. They three were going out for a trip. Jerome was always feeling pride on himself, according to him, he was a good packer. Harris was a worst packer.

Jerome has to reopen the bag, because he remembered if he had packed toothbrush or not.

Answer 2

Jerome have to reopen the packed bag because he had forgotten to pack his boots and also due to tobacco pouch and toothbrush.

• Jerome want to supervise the packing session making his friend to work under him. while he was packing the bag they sit and relax.

• Firstly, he had to reopen his bag when his friend reminds him that he had not packed his boots.

• Secondly, he had to reopen his bag when he realized that he has forgotten to pack his tobacco pouch.

• Thirdly, he had to reopen his bag when he was confused that whether he had packed his toothbrush or not.

So these are the cases when he had to reopen his bag.