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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry accuse Joss of in Chapter 12?
(a) Taking more than his share of the cargo.
(b) Being a cold-blooded killer.
(c) Putting Mary in danger.
(d) Working for someone.

2. Where does Mary see Jem in Chapter 18?
(a) At Jamaica Inn.
(b) At the beach.
(c) On the moors.
(d) In Launceston.

3. In Chapter 18, what is in the cart Jem is toting?
(a) All his possessions.
(b) Crops.
(c) Ship debris.
(d) A pig.

4. According to Mrs. Bassat, what is Squire Bassat on his way to do?
(a) Arrest Mr. Davey.
(b) Arrest Jem.
(c) Arrest Harry.
(d) Arrest Joss.

5. Why had Mr. Davey medicated Mary in Chapter 16?
(a) For an infection.
(b) To sleep.
(c) For a fever.
(d) For a headache.

6. What happens sooner than expected for the men Mary is with in Chapter 11?
(a) The cargo washes ashore.
(b) The lawmen arrive.
(c) The ship sinks.
(d) The sun comes up.

7. Who does Mary intend to tell about Joss's latest activities?
(a) Jem.
(b) The vicar.
(c) The press.
(d) The squire.

8. Who arrives at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) Jem.
(b) Mrs. Bessat.
(c) The vicar's housekeeper.
(d) Mr. Davey.

9. How does Mary react when she sees a ship in Chapter 11?
(a) She faints.
(b) She screams.
(c) She curses.
(d) She knocks the signal light over.

10. How far is it for Mary to walk back to Jamaica Inn?
(a) Eight miles.
(b) Ten miles.
(c) Three miles.
(d) Fifteen miles.

11. Where does Joss take Mary in Chapter 11?
(a) To Launceston.
(b) To the coast.
(c) To the cliffs.
(d) To the moors.

12. Who arrives shortly after Mary finds Joss dead?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Mr. Davey.
(c) Jem.
(d) The squire.

13. When Mary awakes in Chapter 12, how long has she been asleep?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) One day.
(d) Five hours.

14. What does Mr. Davey say will stop Joss from causing ships to wreck?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The threat of divine judgement.
(c) Finding employment.
(d) Coastal guards.

15. How do Joss and his friends kill the carriage driver?
(a) They strangle him.
(b) The strike him on the head.
(c) They cause him to have a heart attack.
(d) They shoot him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jem ask Mary to do in Launceston?

2. In Chapter 18, what kind of person does Jem tell Mary he is?

3. When Mary leaves Jamaica in Chapter 9, what does she fail to do?

4. What does Mary find at the vicarage which disturbs her?

5. Where does Mary go to look for help after Jem disappears?

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