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

2. Where does Jim learn his sailing skills?
(a) From the Navy.
(b) From his uncle.
(c) From his father.
(d) From the mercantile marines.

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

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

5. As the captain and the drunken man are fighting, what happens to the ship?
(a) The ship's engines fail.
(b) The ship runs across something.
(c) The ship's sails go slack.
(d) The ship catches on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many quartermasters does the captain of the rescuing ship send on board the Patna?

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

3. About what time does the rescuing ship find the Patna?

4. What is the name of the West Australian man who is looking for Jim?

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

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