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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many passengers are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 570 people.
(b) 50 people.
(c) 800 people.
(d) 425 people.

2. What is the name of the nautical assessor who is presiding over the inquiry and who captains a steel steamer?
(a) Brierly.
(b) Jones.
(c) Marlow.
(d) Elliot.

3. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 22.
(d) 15.

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

5. How many brothers does Jim have?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

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. In the story's opening chapter, what is Jim's occupation?

3. Where does Jim learn his sailing skills?

4. What is the name of the man Jim makes eye contact with during the inquiry trial?

5. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?

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