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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. What does Jim ask Marlow to do as a favor in regard to his newly found position with the ship-chandlers?
(a) Apologize to Marlow's friend for him.
(b) Send the court inquiry's findings.
(c) Explain the circumstances of Jim's past.
(d) Write him a letter of recommendation.

2. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?
(a) On the ship's bridge.
(b) In the mess area.
(c) In the engine room.
(d) In the lookout perch.

3. What is the name of the principal shipping master?
(a) Robert Marlow.
(b) John Elliot.
(c) Archie Ruthvel.
(d) Harry Gustav.

4. What is the name of the man who meets Jim and tells him that the Rajah wants to see him?
(a) Kassim.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Conrad.
(d) Sahib.

5. Who is Tamb' Itam?
(a) Jim's personal servant.
(b) Doramin's personal servant.
(c) Kassim's personal servant.
(d) Dain's personal servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his room while writing letters for Jim, what does Marlow expect to hear when Jim steps out on the balcony?

2. What do the rescuing crew members find on board the Patna that baffles them?

3. How long does Jim reside in the place he chooses after leaving Doramin's place?

4. One night, Cornelius approaches Jim with an offer to get Jim safe passage away from Patusan. How much does Cornelius offer to charge Jim?

5. Where is Stein born?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Jim confesses to Marlow when he relates the story of the assassination attempt, why can Jim not imagine living anywhere but Patusan?

2. Describe the situation Jewel revealed to Marlow regarding her mother's actions on her deathbed.

3. When Marlow and Stein meet, Marlow describes Jim to Stein. After hearing Marlow's account of Jim, how does Stein classify Jim and what question does Stein present to Marlow?

4. What is the court ruling that results from the inquiry?

5. While standing watch just before the captain and engineer begin yelling at each other, what is Jim thinking about?

6. After it becomes clear to Jim that neither accounts nor money would result from his staying in Cornelius' house, why does Jim remain?

7. Why is Jim dismayed by what he sees approaching the ship as the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon the Patna?

8. Why does Cornelius' stepdaughter awaken Jim in the middle of the night after he returns from his day trip?

9. Marlow receives two letters from the friend to whom he had recommended Jim. The second letter has a disconsolate feel. Why?

10. How is Jim's situation in passing judgment on Brown's crew an ironic twist in the story?

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