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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?
(a) A falling spar hit Jim.
(b) Jim fell overboard.
(c) Another crew member fought with Jim.
(d) Jim slipped on the deck.

3. How long does Jim clutch the tiller in an attempt to avoid being thrown off of the lifeboat?
(a) Ten hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Two hours.

4. What is the name of the ship that Jim takes the job of chief mate on?
(a) The Modicum.
(b) The Patna.
(c) The Eagle.
(d) The Gustav.

5. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?
(a) Engineer.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Lookout.
(d) Steward.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Jim's sailing training last?

2. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?

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

4. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?

5. What is the name of the nautical assessor who is presiding over the inquiry and who captains a steel steamer?

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