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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of the men stationed at the houses nearest to the creek?
(a) Doramin.
(b) Tamb' Itam.
(c) Kassim.
(d) Dain Waris.

3. What is the name of the man who meets Jim and tells him that the Rajah wants to see him?
(a) Conrad.
(b) Sahib.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Kassim.

4. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Fifteen days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six days.

5. After escaping from his captors, what does Jim show at a nearby settlement that convinces the settlement's people to care for Jim?
(a) A knife.
(b) A ring.
(c) A dollar bill.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship-chandlers with whom Jim finds work?

2. According to the Frenchman speaking to Marlow, what does one not die from?

3. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?

4. How many years elapse after Jim first leaves for Patusan and when Marlow is first able to visit Jim?

5. In the story's opening chapter, what is Jim's occupation?

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