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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before he even realizes what he's doing, what does Jim do as it begins to rain?
(a) Incites a panic.
(b) Jumps into the lifeboat.
(c) Yells at the captain.
(d) Punches the engineer.

2. 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 Patna.
(c) The Avondale.
(d) The Ossian.

3. How do the other three in the lifeboat feel when they realize that Jim - not the other engineer - is on the lifeboat?
(a) They are happy.
(b) They are curious.
(c) They are sad.
(d) They are furious.

4. What is the name of the West Australian man who is looking for Jim?
(a) Chester.
(b) Steve.
(c) Elliot.
(d) Hansen.

5. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?
(a) Engineer.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Lookout.
(d) Steward.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what does Jim notice off in the distance?

2. How long does Jim clutch the tiller in an attempt to avoid being thrown off of the lifeboat?

3. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?

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

5. As the captain and the drunken man are fighting, what happens to the ship?

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