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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. How many crew members abandon ship after the Patna's accident?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Twelve.

2. When the police finally catch up to the Patna's chief engineer, what is the chief engineer raving about?
(a) Dead passengers.
(b) Pink frogs.
(c) Icebergs.
(d) Ice cream.

3. How long does Jim's sailing training last?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Twenty-four months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Twelve months.

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

5. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?
(a) In the lookout perch.
(b) In the engine room.
(c) In the mess area.
(d) On the ship's bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?

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

3. How many passengers are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?

4. How many brothers does Jim have?

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

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