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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On Marlow's next trip to the region where Jim is working with the ship-chandlers, what does Marlow learn?

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

4. How does the Batu Kring's head man refer to Jim?

5. Who is Tamb' Itam?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Tamb' Itam reluctant to carry out Jim's orders to pursue Brown?

4. Brown reveals to Jim the two options he would like Jim to select from in dealing with Brown. What are those two options?

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

6. Marlow insists Jim take something with him on his journey. What is the object and why does the gift not work out as Marlow intends?

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. Even though Jim feels unworthy and thinks of himself as a coward, why is he superior to many other men?

9. As revealed in Chapter 34, why does Cornelius despise Jim?

10. Why does Kassim, while in discussions with Brown, send word to Dain Waris regarding Brown's impending arrival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Marlow with Stein.

a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?

b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?

c. Looking forward, how might their experiences with Jim have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected or not? Explain your answers and your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Marlow, Jim, Cornelius, and Stein.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the groups of people trying to gain control of Patusan. Compare and contrast these groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Does any one group of people actually end up controlling Patusan? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

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