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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Brown's men are wounded in the fight as Brown's men attempt to land at Batu Kring?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

2. Where does Jim order his attackers to go after the attempt on his life is foiled?
(a) To the house.
(b) To the river.
(c) To the ship.
(d) To the jail.

3. What is the name of the man whose job Jim will be taking over for Stein's company?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) Elliot.
(c) Malay.
(d) Robert.

4. When Jim and his attackers reach their destination, what does Jim order his attackers to do?
(a) Turn themselves into the authorities.
(b) Go below deck.
(c) Sit back to back in the kitchen.
(d) Jump into the river.

5. According to Marlow, justice does not hold the balance. What does?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Accident.
(c) Truth.
(d) Fate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of the old, yellow letter?

3. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of the men stationed at the houses nearest to the creek?

4. What kind of ship finds the listing Patna?

5. One night, Cornelius approaches Jim with an offer to get Jim safe passage away from Patusan. How much does Cornelius offer to charge Jim?

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