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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim discover in the forepeak of the ship?
(a) Passengers.
(b) Food.
(c) Traitors.
(d) Water.

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

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

4. Why can the Patna's captain and his fellow ship abandoners not free their lifeboat?
(a) They are not strong enough.
(b) A mooring line is caught.
(c) A sliding bolt is jammed.
(d) They panic and forget how to launch the lifeboat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After escaping from his captors, what does Jim show at a nearby settlement that convinces the settlement's people to care for Jim?

3. To whom does Marlow recommend Jim for employment?

4. The night of the assassination attempt, what does Jewel ask Jim to do?

5. Who delivers the message Jim sends to Brown instructing Brown to leave on the morning tide?

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