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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. How much time elapses between when the ship has its accident and when Jim finds himself at the official inquiry into the incident?
(a) One month.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three months.

2. 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.

3. According to the Frenchman speaking to Marlow, what does one not die from?
(a) Fearful sounds.
(b) Being afraid.
(c) Being angry.
(d) Accidents at sea.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the ship that finds the Patna registered?

2. About what time does the rescuing ship find the Patna?

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

4. How many brothers does Jim have?

5. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?

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