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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. In the story's opening chapter, what is Jim's occupation?
(a) A water clerk.
(b) A ship builder.
(c) A store owner.
(d) A handyman.

2. What kind of ship finds the listing Patna?
(a) A tugboat.
(b) A schooner.
(c) A cutter.
(d) A gunboat.

3. Why can the Patna's captain and his fellow ship abandoners not free their lifeboat?
(a) They are not strong enough.
(b) They panic and forget how to launch the lifeboat.
(c) A sliding bolt is jammed.
(d) A mooring line is caught.

4. Where does Jim learn his sailing skills?
(a) From the Navy.
(b) From his father.
(c) From the mercantile marines.
(d) From his uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim discover in the forepeak of the ship?

2. On board, Jim witnesses a drunken man verbally abusing the captain. Who is the drunkard?

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

4. What is the name of the West Australian man who is looking for Jim?

5. What is the name of the principal shipping master?

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