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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. Where is the ship that finds the Patna registered?

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

3. According to Marlow, one of the worst examples of a time when Jim simply gets up and leaves because of his past occurs in what city?

4. In the time leading up to the attack on the compound, where are Jim and Dain Waris concealing themselves?

5. As the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what does Jim notice off in the distance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brown learn of the situation in Patusan and why does it matter to Brown?

2. What is the favorite motto of the man from Madagascar that fastens to Marlow at his agent's office?

3. What is the main difference between how Brown's life and how Jim's life have turned out?

4. What is the main object of Marlow's visit to see Jim in Patusan?

5. Marlow is amazed that Jim drinks the coffee offered to him by Allang. Why is Marlow amazed and how does Jim respond?

6. Describe what Jim's incarceration was like before he made his escape.

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

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

9. What happens during Marlow's final encounter with the nautical assessor during the first adjournment of the inquiry?

10. Describe how Brown and his crew are able to escape from their Spanish captors.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the course of the novel, Jim is involved with two quite different supporters. Compare and contrast the relationship Jim has with Marlow to the relationship Jim has with Dain Waris. Then, compare and contrast the two men. How do these two relationships influence not only Jim, but the events that take place in Patusan?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

In contrast to Jim's typical running away behavior, there were three instances in the story in which Jim refused to run away.

a. Identify the three times that Jim refused to run away.

b. Describe the situation surrounding each of these situations, as well as Jim's reasons and motivation for staying.

c. Examine how both the plot and Jim's character develop with each of these refusals to run. Support your answer with examples from the story.

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