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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his room while writing letters for Jim, what does Marlow expect to hear when Jim steps out on the balcony?
(a) Jim jump to his death.
(b) Jim begin to cry.
(c) Jim scream at the heavens.
(d) Jim ask for forgiveness.

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

3. What is the name of the community that assembles to hear Jim's plan for defeating Sherif Ali?
(a) Dorapeis.
(b) Marleen.
(c) Krisen.
(d) Bugis.

4. At the time in which Jim relates the story of the attempted assassination, what does Jim confess to Marlow?
(a) That he hates living in Patusan.
(b) That he respects Cornelius' business sense.
(c) That he loves Cornelius' stepdaughter.
(d) That he wants to go home.

5. When Marlow thinks Jim is contemplating suicide while standing out on his balcony, what does Marlow think suicide would be for Jim?
(a) A fitting end.
(b) An easy kindness.
(c) A horrible consequence.
(d) An unspeakable tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Cornelius' reaction characterized when Marlow tells Cornelius that Jim will never leave Patusan?

2. What do Jewel and Tamb' Itam have in common?

3. What is the name of the house where Jim and Marlow spend an evening talking during the inquiry?

4. At Marlow's business meeting, what is the name of the admiral who ruins the plot of the man from Madagascar's business scheme?

5. According to Marlow, justice does not hold the balance. What does?

(see the answer key)

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