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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time when the Frenchman and Marlow are conversing, what is Jim's occupation?
(a) A water clerk.
(b) A bartender.
(c) A ship's captain.
(d) An insurance canvasser.

2. How does Jim characterize his stay in his new lodging arrangement after he leaves Doramin's home?
(a) Beastly.
(b) Workable.
(c) Disastrous.
(d) Heavenly.

3. On Marlow's next trip to the region where Jim is working with the ship-chandlers, what does Marlow learn?
(a) That Jim has stolen from the ship-chandlers.
(b) That Jim has run away once again.
(c) That Jim has been killed.
(d) That Jim has bought his own ship.

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

5. How many crew members abandon ship after the Patna's accident?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two travelers part, where does Marlow go?

2. After leaving Doramin's house, with whom does Jim take up lodging in Patusan?

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

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

5. What is the name of the West Australian man who is looking for Jim?

(see the answer key)

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