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

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) An insurance canvasser.
(d) A ship's captain.

2. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?
(a) George.
(b) Max.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Steven.

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

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

5. 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) Boat.
(b) Train.
(c) Gharry.
(d) Horse.

6. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?
(a) Jim slipped on the deck.
(b) A falling spar hit Jim.
(c) Jim fell overboard.
(d) Another crew member fought with Jim.

7. Where is the ship that finds the Patna registered?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Australia.
(d) Canada.

8. Where does Jim learn his sailing skills?
(a) From his uncle.
(b) From his father.
(c) From the mercantile marines.
(d) From the Navy.

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

10. What is the name of the nautical assessor who is presiding over the inquiry and who captains a steel steamer?
(a) Marlow.
(b) Elliot.
(c) Brierly.
(d) Jones.

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

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

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

14. How many quartermasters does the captain of the rescuing ship send on board the Patna?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the survivors arrive in port, where does the captain immediately go?

2. What do Jewel and Tamb' Itam have in common?

3. In whose courtyard is Jim held prisoner?

4. According to a rumor that Marlow hears on his journeys, what has Jim, a.k.a. the mysterious white man in Patusan, acquired?

5. In the time leading up to the attack on the compound, where are Jim and Dain Waris concealing themselves?

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