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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of the men stationed at the houses nearest to the creek?
(a) Doramin.
(b) Kassim.
(c) Dain Waris.
(d) Tamb' Itam.

2. When the attack on Dain Waris' camp begins, who runs towards the shore only to be shot?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Dain Waris.
(c) Jim.
(d) Tamb' Itam.

3. When Brown first spies Jim after Jim returns to the village, what is Jim wearing?
(a) A white suit and a shield.
(b) A white suit and a helmet.
(c) A black suit and a helmet.
(d) A black suit and a shield.

4. Who orders the sniper attack that kills a villager?
(a) Doramin.
(b) Kassim.
(c) Brown.
(d) Rajah.

5. Why is Jim afraid that the natives will learn of his past?
(a) The natives will kill Jim.
(b) The natives despise Jim.
(c) The natives trust Jim.
(d) The natives will banish Jim.

6. Where do Jim, Tamb' Itam, and Jim's men station themselves as they wait for Brown to pass by as Brown leaves Patusan for good?
(a) In the Bugis camp.
(b) In the fishing huts.
(c) In the Rajah's stockade.
(d) In the tall river grasses.

7. What is the outfit that Cornelius wears on holidays and for celebrations?
(a) A white suit.
(b) A tuxedo.
(c) A black suit.
(d) A military uniform.

8. What item does Jim give to Tamb' Itam to deliver along with Jim's message?
(a) A ring.
(b) A sword.
(c) A gold coin.
(d) A gun.

9. How is Cornelius' reaction characterized when Marlow tells Cornelius that Jim will never leave Patusan?
(a) Amazed.
(b) Incredulous.
(c) Murderous.
(d) Satisfied.

10. How does Marlow characterize the feelings that Jim's father has for his son?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Fond.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Lackluster.

11. What does Doramin see when he looks at Dain Waris' body?
(a) The pendant necklace.
(b) The silver ring.
(c) The family crest.
(d) The gold coin.

12. How many members of Brown's crew come ashore in the hopes of catching the natives unaware?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

13. Where is Jim when he hears about the attack on Dain Waris' camp?
(a) In his kitchen.
(b) In Cornelius's house.
(c) In his sleeping chambers.
(d) In church.

14. Who gives the order to fire on Dain Waris' camp?
(a) Jim.
(b) Cornelius.
(c) Stein.
(d) Brown.

15. Back in Patusan, who is the first person to hear about the attack on Dain Waris' camp?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Jim.
(c) Doramin.
(d) Stein.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are waiting to attack Jim when he reaches the storehouse at the end of Cornelius' courtyard?

2. What is the initial plan that Brown devises upon his arrival in Patusan that is designed to cow and terrify the population?

3. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of establishing the blockade ten miles down river of Patusan?

4. When Brown first meets Jim, what is Brown immediately jealous of?

5. Jim and Jewel greet each other the same way each time they see each other. What does Jewel say to Jim?

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