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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim characterize his stay in his new lodging arrangement after he leaves Doramin's home?
(a) Beastly.
(b) Heavenly.
(c) Disastrous.
(d) Workable.

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

3. After his fight with Jewel, who does Marlow run into while going for his walk?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) Jewel.
(c) Jim.
(d) Kassim.

4. One night, Cornelius approaches Jim with an offer to get Jim safe passage away from Patusan. How much does Cornelius offer to charge Jim?
(a) $129.
(b) $60.
(c) $80.
(d) $25.

5. How is Cornelius' reaction characterized when Marlow tells Cornelius that Jim will never leave Patusan?
(a) Incredulous.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Murderous.
(d) Amazed.

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. What does the court cancel for both the chief mate and the skipper?

3. According to Marlow, one of the worst examples of a time when Jim simply gets up and leaves because of his past occurs in what city?

4. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of establishing the blockade ten miles down river of Patusan?

5. On Marlow's next trip to the region where Jim is working with the ship-chandlers, what does Marlow learn?

(see the answer key)

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