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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After hearing about the opportunity that Stein and Marlow have in mind for Jim, how does Jim get to Stein's house for his final instructions?
(a) Gharry.
(b) Train.
(c) Horse.
(d) Boat.

2. When Marlow thinks Jim is contemplating suicide while standing out on his balcony, what does Marlow think suicide would be for Jim?
(a) A horrible consequence.
(b) An unspeakable tragedy.
(c) A fitting end.
(d) An easy kindness.

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. When Jim finally comes into the room from the balcony, what does Jim ask Marlow for?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A loan.
(c) A job.
(d) A recommendation.

5. How does Jim feel when he learns of the chance to relocate to the place that Stein and Marlow suggest?
(a) Crushed.
(b) Disillusioned.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Inspired.

6. What does Jim reveal to Marlow during their face-to-face meeting that Jim truly desires?
(a) For his past to be buried.
(b) For Marlow's friendship to continue.
(c) For Marlow's friend to forgive him.
(d) For his past to be revealed.

7. What does Jim discover in the forepeak of the ship?
(a) Passengers.
(b) Food.
(c) Traitors.
(d) Water.

8. In whose courtyard is Jim held prisoner?
(a) Conrad.
(b) Allang.
(c) Elliot.
(d) Kassim.

9. To whom does Marlow recommend Jim for employment?
(a) An insurance company owner.
(b) A hotelier.
(c) A ship builder.
(d) A rice mill owner.

10. On Marlow's next trip to the region where Jim is working with the ship-chandlers, what does Marlow learn?
(a) That Jim has bought his own ship.
(b) That Jim has stolen from the ship-chandlers.
(c) That Jim has run away once again.
(d) That Jim has been killed.

11. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 3.
(b) 15.
(c) 7.
(d) 22.

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

13. What does Jim feel he can obtain by going to the place suggested by Stein and Marlow?
(a) A young wife.
(b) A servant boy.
(c) A clean slate.
(d) A fine home.

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

15. How many years elapse after Jim first leaves for Patusan and when Marlow is first able to visit Jim?
(a) Five years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time when the Frenchman and Marlow are conversing, what is Jim's occupation?

2. What is the name of the native chief that Jim will meet?

3. Who is Tamb' Itam?

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

5. In the time leading up to the attack on the compound, where are Jim and Dain Waris concealing themselves?

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