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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem, as revealed to the travelers on the stretch of white beach, that is occurring between the villagers and the Rajah's men?

2. How is Cornelius' reaction characterized when Marlow tells Cornelius that Jim will never leave Patusan?

3. How many members of Brown's crew come ashore in the hopes of catching the natives unaware?

4. At the time the natives attack the invaders that are attempting to land at Batu Kring, how long has Jim been away?

5. When the girl at Cornelius' house awakens Jim in the middle of the night after Jim returns from his day trip, what does the girl give to Jim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim and Stein can be seen as kindred spirits. Although they are not quite the same, they share a number of similarities. Identify and describe these similarities. Then, based on your discussion of their similarities, identify the ways in which these two men's similarities facilitate their understanding of each other and how it deepens their relationship.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Jim makes a habit of running away when his past catches up with him. Identify three situations in which Jim ran away because of his past. For each situation, discuss the impact on Jim's life, his friends, and his self-image.

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