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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. After taking part in the revolutionary movement, with whom does Stein find refuge?

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

3. Once the survivors arrive in port, where does the captain immediately go?

4. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?

5. After escaping from his captors, what does Jim show at a nearby settlement that convinces the settlement's people to care for Jim?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Marlow describe the situation in Patusan that Jim will be going into the midst of?

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

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

5. Why is Marlow initially angered by Jim's reactions during the official inquiry into the Patna incident?

6. 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?

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

8. As Jim and Marlow part, Jim's mood is gloomy. Why?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regard to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Is the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques? Why or why not?

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

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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