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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what are the passengers doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Yelling.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Praying.

2. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Fifteen days.

3. What do the rescuing crew members find on board the Patna that baffles them?
(a) Massive food stores.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Sleeping passengers.
(d) A dead man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many passengers are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?

2. What kind of ship finds the listing Patna?

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

4. How long does Jim clutch the tiller in an attempt to avoid being thrown off of the lifeboat?

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

(see the answer key)

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