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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. To whom does Marlow recommend Jim for employment?
(a) A ship builder.
(b) A hotelier.
(c) A rice mill owner.
(d) An insurance company owner.

2. What does Jim discover in the forepeak of the ship?
(a) Water.
(b) Passengers.
(c) Food.
(d) Traitors.

3. As the captain and the drunken man are fighting, what happens to the ship?
(a) The ship runs across something.
(b) The ship's engines fail.
(c) The ship's sails go slack.
(d) The ship catches on fire.

4. As the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what does Jim notice off in the distance?
(a) An approaching squall.
(b) An approaching raft.
(c) An approaching ship.
(d) An approaching shark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?

2. How much time elapses between when the ship has its accident and when Jim finds himself at the official inquiry into the incident?

3. What order does Jim receive from the captain when the captain stops fighting with the drunken man?

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

5. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?

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