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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before leaving Marlow's presence, what does Jewel try to learn from Marlow?
(a) Information about Jim's past.
(b) Information about Jim's wealth.
(c) Reassurance that Jim will never leave.
(d) Money.

2. How long does Jim clutch the tiller in an attempt to avoid being thrown off of the lifeboat?
(a) Six hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Ten hours.
(d) Two hours.

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

4. 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 furious.
(b) They are sad.
(c) They are curious.
(d) They are happy.

5. How old is Stein when he takes part in the revolutionary movement of 1848?
(a) 36.
(b) 19.
(c) 15.
(d) 22.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jim order his attackers to go after the attempt on his life is foiled?

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

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

4. When Jim and his attackers reach their destination, what does Jim order his attackers to do?

5. What is the name of the house where Jim and Marlow spend an evening talking during the inquiry?

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