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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Frenchman speaking to Marlow, what does one not die from?
(a) Being angry.
(b) Accidents at sea.
(c) Fearful sounds.
(d) Being afraid.

2. Why can the Patna's captain and his fellow ship abandoners not free their lifeboat?
(a) They are not strong enough.
(b) A sliding bolt is jammed.
(c) They panic and forget how to launch the lifeboat.
(d) A mooring line is caught.

3. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Max.
(c) George.
(d) Steven.

4. What is the name of the house where Jim and Marlow spend an evening talking during the inquiry?
(a) Middle House.
(b) Manor House.
(c) Malabar House.
(d) Miramar House.

5. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 7.
(b) 22.
(c) 3.
(d) 15.

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. On board, Jim witnesses a drunken man verbally abusing the captain. Who is the drunkard?

3. What order does Jim receive from the captain when the captain stops fighting with the drunken man?

4. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?

5. What does the court cancel for both the chief mate and the skipper?

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