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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the attack on Ali's compound - as plotted by Jim - begin?
(a) At midnight.
(b) At sunset.
(c) At midday.
(d) At sunrise.

2. As the captain and the drunken man are fighting, what happens to the ship?
(a) The ship's engines fail.
(b) The ship runs across something.
(c) The ship catches on fire.
(d) The ship's sails go slack.

3. After hearing about the opportunity that Stein and Marlow have in mind for Jim, how does Jim get to Stein's house for his final instructions?
(a) Gharry.
(b) Horse.
(c) Train.
(d) Boat.

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

5. To whom does Marlow recommend Jim for employment?
(a) A rice mill owner.
(b) A ship builder.
(c) A hotelier.
(d) An insurance company owner.

6. What order does Jim receive from the captain when the captain stops fighting with the drunken man?
(a) To not alert any of the passengers.
(b) To send an SOS.
(c) To wake the first mate.
(d) To stop the engines.

7. According to Marlow, one of the worst examples of a time when Jim simply gets up and leaves because of his past occurs in what city?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Porta Plaza.
(c) Athens.
(d) Bangkok.

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

9. What does Jim feel he can obtain by going to the place suggested by Stein and Marlow?
(a) A clean slate.
(b) A fine home.
(c) A young wife.
(d) A servant boy.

10. 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 horrible consequence.
(c) An easy kindness.
(d) A fitting end.

11. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?
(a) In the engine room.
(b) On the ship's bridge.
(c) In the mess area.
(d) In the lookout perch.

12. When Jim sees Marlow face-to-face at the ship-chandlers, what does Marlow ask Jim?
(a) Why he joked about the Patna.
(b) Why he revealed his Patna history.
(c) Why he left his previous position.
(d) Why he wrote for the inquiry's findings.

13. In whose courtyard is Jim held prisoner?
(a) Allang.
(b) Kassim.
(c) Conrad.
(d) Elliot.

14. After leaving Doramin's house, with whom does Jim take up lodging in Patusan?
(a) Marlow.
(b) Kassim.
(c) Cornelius.
(d) Rajah.

15. How does Jim feel when he learns of the chance to relocate to the place that Stein and Marlow suggest?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Crushed.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Disillusioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many brothers does Jim have?

2. How long does Jim reside in the place he chooses after leaving Doramin's place?

3. What is the name of the woman Jim falls in love with?

4. How does Jim characterize his stay in his new lodging arrangement after he leaves Doramin's home?

5. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?

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