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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. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?
(a) The Eagle.
(b) The Ossian.
(c) The Avondale.
(d) The Patna.

2. Once the survivors arrive in port, where does the captain immediately go?
(a) To the harbor office.
(b) To the post office.
(c) To the nearest bar.
(d) To the company's office.

3. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?
(a) Ralph.
(b) George.
(c) Max.
(d) Steven.

4. Before he even realizes what he's doing, what does Jim do as it begins to rain?
(a) Punches the engineer.
(b) Jumps into the lifeboat.
(c) Incites a panic.
(d) Yells at the captain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?

2. How many crew members abandon ship after the Patna's accident?

3. How many brothers does Jim have?

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

5. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?

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