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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. What does Jim ask Marlow to do as a favor in regard to his newly found position with the ship-chandlers?
(a) Apologize to Marlow's friend for him.
(b) Send the court inquiry's findings.
(c) Write him a letter of recommendation.
(d) Explain the circumstances of Jim's past.

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

3. Why can the Patna's captain and his fellow ship abandoners not free their lifeboat?
(a) They panic and forget how to launch the lifeboat.
(b) They are not strong enough.
(c) A sliding bolt is jammed.
(d) A mooring line is caught.

4. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?
(a) The Avondale.
(b) The Patna.
(c) The Ossian.
(d) The Eagle.

5. When Jim sees Marlow face-to-face at the ship-chandlers, what does Marlow ask Jim?
(a) Why he left his previous position.
(b) Why he wrote for the inquiry's findings.
(c) Why he joked about the Patna.
(d) Why he revealed his Patna history.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Frenchman speaking to Marlow, what does one not die from?

3. To whom does Marlow recommend Jim for employment?

4. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?

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

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