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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story's opening chapter, what is Jim's occupation?
(a) A ship builder.
(b) A store owner.
(c) A water clerk.
(d) A handyman.

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

3. For how many days is Jim held prisoner before his successful escape?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Seven.

4. What does Jim discover in the forepeak of the ship?
(a) Traitors.
(b) Water.
(c) Passengers.
(d) Food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose courtyard is Jim held prisoner?

2. Once the survivors arrive in port, where does the captain immediately go?

3. Why can the Patna's captain and his fellow ship abandoners not free their lifeboat?

4. On board, Jim witnesses a drunken man verbally abusing the captain. Who is the drunkard?

5. How does the Batu Kring's head man refer to Jim?

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