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

Short Answer Questions

1. After his fight with Jewel, who does Marlow run into while going for his walk?

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

3. Where is Brown's man shot while attempting to sneak onto the boat to retrieve some tobacco?

4. Before leaving Marlow's presence, what does Jewel try to learn from Marlow?

5. Who tells Jim about the attack on Dain Waris' camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast how the relationship between Jim and Jewel changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of the couple's relationship when the two first meet, when Jewel seeks reassurance from Marlow, when Jim "abandons" Jewel (and Jewel ends up at Stein's house with Tamb' Itam), and just before Jim is killed at the end of the story. What major theme in the novel is showcased through the development of their relationship? Explain and support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

There is no doubt that Jewel has been greatly affected by the horrors she experienced at the hands of Cornelius, as well as by her father's abandonment. Discuss how Jewel's past affects her relationship with Jim. How does Jewel's past affect her mental state, her ability to reason, her ability to trust, and her overall self-image?

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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