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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chester die?

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

3. What does Jim ask Marlow to do as a favor in regard to his newly found position with the ship-chandlers?

4. How many years elapse after Jim first leaves for Patusan and when Marlow is first able to visit Jim?

5. What is the name of the West Australian man who is looking for Jim?

Short Essay Questions

1. While standing watch just before the captain and engineer begin yelling at each other, what is Jim thinking about?

2. When Cornelius sees Marlow shortly after Marlow's fight with Jewel, what does Cornelius ask Marlow to speak with Jim about?

3. How does Brown learn of the situation in Patusan and why does it matter to Brown?

4. According to Jim, why can he never go home again?

5. Why do Brown and his men strand Cornelius after the attack on Dain Waris' camp?

6. Why is Marlow initially angered by Jim's reactions during the official inquiry into the Patna incident?

7. As Jim reads the letter that Marlow has written for him and wants him to take with him, what does Jim realize?

8. Why does Jim refuse to flee to Doramin as Cornelius' stepdaughter wants him to do?

9. Through Marlow's letter, what can be deduced about the coming chapters in the story?

10. Marlow receives two letters from the friend to whom he had recommended Jim. The second letter has a disconsolate feel. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Letters play an important role in the story.

a. Identify at least two letters received by Jim in the story. Describe the situation surrounding the receipt of each of these letters.

b. What is the purpose of each of these letters?

c. How do these letters affect Jim's mood, his belief in himself, and his motivation to act?

Essay Topic 2

There are many attempts by Marlow to "rescue" Jim from himself. Identify at least three of Marlow's attempts to provide Jim with a better life. How do these situations differ? How are these situations similar? Overall, how successful are Marlow's attempts to help Jim? Support your reasoning with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Both Cornelius and Gentleman Brown seek to do Jim harm. Compare and contrast these two evil characters. Be sure to discuss their motivations, character qualities, personal history with Jim, and tools at their disposal. Which of these two characters causes greater harm and/or heartache for Jim? Explain your answer.

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