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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the captain is trying to free the lifeboat and abandon his ship, what does Jim notice off in the distance?
(a) An approaching squall.
(b) An approaching ship.
(c) An approaching shark.
(d) An approaching raft.

2. At the time in which Jim relates the story of the attempted assassination to Marlow, how long has Jim been in Patusan?
(a) Two years.
(b) Twelve months.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Three years.

3. How does Marlow characterize the feelings that Jim's father has for his son?
(a) Lackluster.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Fond.
(d) Disappointed.

4. According to a rumor that Marlow hears on his journeys, what has Jim, a.k.a. the mysterious white man in Patusan, acquired?
(a) A fast horse.
(b) A servant wife.
(c) An enormous gem.
(d) A sleek clipper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months before meeting the man that fills in some of the blanks for Marlow on Jim's life does this man meet Jewel at Stein's home?

2. Who gives the signal for the attackers to begin their assassination attempt on Jim?

3. While held prisoner, what item do the captors bring to Jim to fix?

4. The night of the assassination attempt, what does Jim refuse to do?

5. In their haste to escape from their captors, what do Brown and his crew neglect to do?

(see the answer key)

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