（）means a document which evidences a contract of carriage by sea and the taking over or loading of the goods by the carrier，and by which the carrier under takes to deliver the goods against surround of the document.

单项选择题（）is responsible in any event for loss or damage to or in connection with the goods if their nature or value has been knowingly mis-stated by the shipper in the Bill of Lading.

A.The carrier
B.The Shipowner
C.The carrier or the Shipowner
D.Neither the carrier nor the Shipowner

单项选择题（）is not the function of Bill of Lading in the eyes of law.

A.Evidence of the contract
B.A receipt for the goods
C.A document of title
D.Evidence of the ship being seaworthiness

单项选择题General average to be（）in Beijing according to Beijing Adjustment Rules 1996.

A.arranged and determined
B.adjusted and settled
C.handled and treated
D.disposed of and cared for

单项选择题Expenditure incurred by the parties to the adventure on account of salvage，whether undercontract or otherwise，shall be allowed in general average to the extent（）the salvage operations were undertaken for the purpose of preserving from peril the property involved in the common maritime adventure.

A.where
B.which
C.whether
D.that