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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?
(a) The Eagle.
(b) The Ossian.
(c) The Avondale.
(d) The Patna.

2. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 7.
(b) 22.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

3. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?
(a) A falling spar hit Jim.
(b) Jim fell overboard.
(c) Another crew member fought with Jim.
(d) Jim slipped on the deck.

4. What order does Jim receive from the captain when the captain stops fighting with the drunken man?
(a) To not alert any of the passengers.
(b) To send an SOS.
(c) To wake the first mate.
(d) To stop the engines.

5. Why can the Patna's captain and his fellow ship abandoners not free their lifeboat?
(a) A sliding bolt is jammed.
(b) They are not strong enough.
(c) They panic and forget how to launch the lifeboat.
(d) A mooring line is caught.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what are the passengers doing?

2. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?

3. What is the name of the ship that Jim takes the job of chief mate on?

4. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?

5. Where does Jim learn his sailing skills?

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