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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the two travelers part, what do they do?
(a) Shake hands.
(b) Hug.
(c) Promise to write.
(d) Simply walk away.

2. 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.

3. When Jim arrives just after Marlow has refused to reveal Jim's past to Jewel, why do Jim and Marlow not talk?
(a) Marlow has slipped away in the dark.
(b) Marlow has gone to his room.
(c) Jewel refuses to let the two men alone.
(d) Jewel runs crying into Jim's arms.

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

5. Before leaving Marlow's presence, what does Jewel try to learn from Marlow?
(a) Reassurance that Jim will never leave.
(b) Information about Jim's past.
(c) Money.
(d) Information about Jim's wealth.

6. How many months before meeting the man that fills in some of the blanks for Marlow on Jim's life does this man meet Jewel at Stein's home?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

7. During their conversation, Jim asks Brown why he has come to Patusan. What is Brown's answer?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Money.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Exploration.

8. 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 fishing huts.
(b) In the tall river grasses.
(c) In the Bugis camp.
(d) In the Rajah's stockade.

9. Upon hearing the girl's revelation about Jim, what is Jewel asked to do?
(a) Mourn Jim.
(b) Stand by Jim.
(c) Forgive Jim.
(d) Marry Jim.

10. Who delivers the message Jim sends to Brown instructing Brown to leave on the morning tide?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) Dain Waris.
(c) Kassim.
(d) Tamb' Itam.

11. According to Marlow's tale, what item does Brown steal that results in Brown's inclusion in Jim's story?
(a) Gold.
(b) Jewel.
(c) A schooner.
(d) A slave.

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

13. The night of the assassination attempt, what does Jewel ask Jim to do?
(a) Talk to Marlow.
(b) Go for help.
(c) Leave Patusan.
(d) Confront Cornelius.

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

15. Who tells Jim about the attack on Dain Waris' camp?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Doramin.
(c) Dain Waris.
(d) Tamb' Itam.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two travelers part, the person accompanying Marlow asks when they shall meet again. What is Marlow's response?

2. When Marlow will not reveal Jim's secrets to Jewel, what does Jewel do?

3. According to Marlow, justice does not hold the balance. What does?

4. Who eventually kills Cornelius?

5. What is included in the packet that is revealed in Chapter 36?

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