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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of establishing the blockade ten miles down river of Patusan?
(a) Doramin.
(b) Tamb' Itam.
(c) Kassim.
(d) Dain Waris.

2. For how many days is Jim held prisoner before his successful escape?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Ten.

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

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

5. With whom does Jim first confide his plan to defeat Sherif Ali?
(a) Dain.
(b) Cornelius.
(c) Marlow.
(d) Jewel.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what does Jim notice off in the distance?

2. What is the name of the man whose job Jim will be taking over for Stein's company?

3. What does the court cancel for both the chief mate and the skipper?

4. What is the name of the principal shipping master?

5. How much time elapses between when the ship has its accident and when Jim finds himself at the official inquiry into the incident?

(see the answer key)

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