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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many passengers are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 50 people.
(b) 425 people.
(c) 570 people.
(d) 800 people.

2. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?
(a) George.
(b) Max.
(c) Steven.
(d) Ralph.

3. How do the other three in the lifeboat feel when they realize that Jim - not the other engineer - is on the lifeboat?
(a) They are curious.
(b) They are happy.
(c) They are furious.
(d) They are sad.

4. At the time when the Frenchman and Marlow are conversing, what is Jim's occupation?
(a) A water clerk.
(b) A bartender.
(c) An insurance canvasser.
(d) A ship's captain.

5. How much time elapses between when the ship has its accident and when Jim finds himself at the official inquiry into the incident?
(a) Three months.
(b) One month.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jim learn his sailing skills?

2. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?

3. As the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what does Jim notice off in the distance?

4. What kind of ship finds the listing Patna?

5. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?

(see the answer key)

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