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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. Two men are looking for Jim in order to offer him a position to manage the island they are trying to establish. Where is the operation located?

2. What does Jim discover in the forepeak of the ship?

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

4. How many quartermasters does the captain of the rescuing ship send on board the Patna?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the two options that Jim gives to Brown during their meeting?

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

4. When Marlow finds Jim leaning over the parapet of the quay after returning from his business meeting, how does Marlow describe Jim?

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

6. Brown's encounter with Jewel at Stein's home reveals a pattern evident in Jim's life. What is the pattern?

7. How do the chiefs react to Jim's deal with Brown and what do the chiefs decide to do?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many attempts by Marlow to "rescue" Jim from himself. Identify at least three of Marlow's attempts to provide Jim with a better life. How do these situations differ? How are these situations similar? Overall, how successful are Marlow's attempts to help Jim? Support your reasoning with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jim and Cornelius.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. How is each character affected by their perceived self-worth - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 3

Both Cornelius and Gentleman Brown seek to do Jim harm. Compare and contrast these two evil characters. Be sure to discuss their motivations, character qualities, personal history with Jim, and tools at their disposal. Which of these two characters causes greater harm and/or heartache for Jim? Explain your answer.

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