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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim characterize his stay in his new lodging arrangement after he leaves Doramin's home?
(a) Workable.
(b) Beastly.
(c) Disastrous.
(d) Heavenly.

2. Once the survivors arrive in port, where does the captain immediately go?
(a) To the company's office.
(b) To the post office.
(c) To the harbor office.
(d) To the nearest bar.

3. After escaping from his captors, what does Jim show at a nearby settlement that convinces the settlement's people to care for Jim?
(a) A gun.
(b) A dollar bill.
(c) A knife.
(d) A ring.

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

5. For how many days is Jim held prisoner before his successful escape?
(a) Seven.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Jim's sailing training last?

2. What is the name of the principal shipping master?

3. When Marlow thinks Jim is contemplating suicide while standing out on his balcony, what does Marlow think suicide would be for Jim?

4. How does Chester die?

5. Over breakfast, where do Stein and Marlow decide that Jim should go to live?

Short Essay Questions

1. After completing his training, Jim goes to sea and takes part in a number of voyages, yet he is still unsatisfied. Why?

2. According to Jim, why can he never go home again?

3. According to Jim's confession to Marlow, why does Jim refuse to run away from the inquiry?

4. Why does Jim not regret being left behind when the cutter of boys is launched to rescue the crew members of the stricken schooner?

5. Through Marlow's letter, what can be deduced about the coming chapters in the story?

6. As Marlow prepares to return to the "real world", what does he know for sure?

7. What clues are given through Jim's thoughts and actions that support the notion that Jim has not forgiven himself for his actions aboard the Patna?

8. Why does the rescuing ship's captain station some quartermasters on the Patna throughout the towing operation?

9. After successfully landing on the shore, why is Brown simply playing along with Kassim?

10. Why do Brown and his men strand Cornelius after the attack on Dain Waris' camp?

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