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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. What is the name of the ship that Jim takes the job of chief mate on?
(a) The Patna.
(b) The Gustav.
(c) The Modicum.
(d) The Eagle.

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

3. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?
(a) On the ship's bridge.
(b) In the lookout perch.
(c) In the mess area.
(d) In the engine room.

4. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?
(a) Jim slipped on the deck.
(b) Another crew member fought with Jim.
(c) Jim fell overboard.
(d) A falling spar hit Jim.

5. What order does Jim receive from the captain when the captain stops fighting with the drunken man?
(a) To send an SOS.
(b) To not alert any of the passengers.
(c) To wake the first mate.
(d) To stop the engines.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How many brothers does Jim have?

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