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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim see in the storehouse that convinces him that this attempt on his life is not a false alarm, but is, in fact, real?
(a) Sherif Ali's crest on his attacker.
(b) Cornelius in the shadows.
(c) The blood stains from another murder.
(d) The whites of another man's eyes.

2. Upon Jim's return to Patusan, where do Jim and Brown meet?
(a) On Brown's ship.
(b) In the church.
(c) At the creek.
(d) At Jim's house.

3. Who is the author of the old, yellow letter?
(a) Marlow.
(b) Masterson.
(c) Jim's uncle.
(d) Jim's father.

4. At the time in which Jim relates the story of the attempted assassination, what does Jim confess to Marlow?
(a) That he loves Cornelius' stepdaughter.
(b) That he respects Cornelius' business sense.
(c) That he hates living in Patusan.
(d) That he wants to go home.

5. When Jim meets with the chiefs to explain the deal he made with Brown, what does Jim entreat the chiefs to do?
(a) Defend their homeland.
(b) Fight to the death.
(c) Trust Jim.
(d) Surrender.

6. The day after Jim figures out how to defeat Sherif Ali, to where does Jim travel?
(a) Kassim's tent.
(b) Cornelius's warehouse.
(c) Marlow's home.
(d) Doramin's campong.

7. At the time the natives attack the invaders that are attempting to land at Batu Kring, how long has Jim been away?
(a) More than one day.
(b) More than one week.
(c) More than one year.
(d) More than one month.

8. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of establishing the blockade ten miles down river of Patusan?
(a) Tamb' Itam.
(b) Dain Waris.
(c) Kassim.
(d) Doramin.

9. How many of Brown's men are wounded in the fight as Brown's men attempt to land at Batu Kring?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

10. What is included in the packet that is revealed in Chapter 36?
(a) The last will and testament of Jim's father.
(b) The last will and testament of Lord Jim.
(c) The final inquiry transcripts.
(d) The last events of Jim's story.

11. Who accompanies Marlow on the first leg of his journey back to the "real world" from Patusan?
(a) Kassim.
(b) Jim.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Doramin.

12. When Jim and his attackers reach their destination, what does Jim order his attackers to do?
(a) Go below deck.
(b) Sit back to back in the kitchen.
(c) Turn themselves into the authorities.
(d) Jump into the river.

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

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

15. Who gives the signal for the attackers to begin their assassination attempt on Jim?
(a) Kassim.
(b) Cornelius.
(c) Cornelius' stepdaughter.
(d) Sherif Ali.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jewel reveal when she is at Stein's home with Tamb' Itam?

3. When Brown and his crew reach Patusan, where does the ship drop anchor?

4. Where does Jim order his attackers to go after the attempt on his life is foiled?

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

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