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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the story's opening chapter, what is Jim's occupation?
(a) A store owner.
(b) A handyman.
(c) A water clerk.
(d) A ship builder.
2. About what time does the rescuing ship find the Patna?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 9:00 a.m.
(c) 9:00 p.m.
(d) 11:00 a.m.
3. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?
(a) Lookout.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Navigator.
(d) Steward.
4. How many brothers does Jim have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.
5. When the police finally catch up to the Patna's chief engineer, what is the chief engineer raving about?
(a) Icebergs.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Dead passengers.
(d) Pink frogs.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the passing steamer that picks up the four crew members after they abandon their ship?
2. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?
3. Where is Jim when the captain and the drunken man are fighting?
4. How many quartermasters does the captain of the rescuing ship send on board the Patna?
5. How many passengers are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
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