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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?
(a) Lookout.
(b) Steward.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Navigator.

2. When the police finally catch up to the Patna's chief engineer, what is the chief engineer raving about?
(a) Pink frogs.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Dead passengers.
(d) Icebergs.

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

4. What does Jim feel he can obtain by going to the place suggested by Stein and Marlow?
(a) A fine home.
(b) A clean slate.
(c) A young wife.
(d) A servant boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose courtyard is Jim held prisoner?

2. How long does Jim's sailing training last?

3. How many quartermasters does the captain of the rescuing ship send on board the Patna?

4. How old is Stein when he takes part in the revolutionary movement of 1848?

5. Before he even realizes what he's doing, what does Jim do as it begins to rain?

(see the answer key)

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