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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marlow thinks Jim is contemplating suicide while standing out on his balcony, what does Marlow think suicide would be for Jim?
(a) A fitting end.
(b) A horrible consequence.
(c) An unspeakable tragedy.
(d) An easy kindness.

2. What do Jewel and Tamb' Itam have in common?
(a) They are both slaves.
(b) They both served in the military.
(c) They both never speak.
(d) They are both devoted to Jim.

3. How does Marlow describe Brown?
(a) As a sailor.
(b) As a pirate.
(c) As a thief.
(d) As a buccaneer.

4. At Marlow's business meeting, what is the name of the admiral who ruins the plot of the man from Madagascar's business scheme?
(a) Admiral Elliot.
(b) Admiral Richey.
(c) Admiral Pierre.
(d) Admiral Grandon.

5. In their haste to escape from their captors, what do Brown and his crew neglect to do?
(a) Take enough food.
(b) Capture the ship keepers.
(c) Take navigational maps.
(d) Bribe the shipping official.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marlow's tale, what item does Brown steal that results in Brown's inclusion in Jim's story?

2. After leaving Doramin's house, with whom does Jim take up lodging in Patusan?

3. One night, Cornelius approaches Jim with an offer to get Jim safe passage away from Patusan. How much does Cornelius offer to charge Jim?

4. When Brown and his crew reach Patusan, where does the ship drop anchor?

5. How does Jim characterize his stay in his new lodging arrangement after he leaves Doramin's home?

(see the answer key)

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