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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two travelers part, the person accompanying Marlow asks when they shall meet again. What is Marlow's response?

2. Back in Patusan, who is the first person to hear about the attack on Dain Waris' camp?

3. According to Marlow, when does Jim receive the old, yellow letter?

4. To whom does Jim order Tamb' Itam to take a message instructing that Brown should be allowed to pass unharmed?

5. When the girl asserts that Jim is false while she is visiting Stein's home with Tamb' Itam, who rallies to Jim's defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "Lord Jim". Why does the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the inner struggles of the main character, and the regard - or lack thereof - of the people surrounding Jim?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the groups of people trying to gain control of Patusan. Compare and contrast these groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Does any one group of people actually end up controlling Patusan? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

In contrast to Jim's typical running away behavior, there were three instances in the story in which Jim refused to run away.

a. Identify the three times that Jim refused to run away.

b. Describe the situation surrounding each of these situations, as well as Jim's reasons and motivation for staying.

c. Examine how both the plot and Jim's character develop with each of these refusals to run. Support your answer with examples from the story.

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