The defences and limits of liability（）in this bill of lading shall apply in any action against the carrier for loss of or damage to the goods whether the action be founded in contract or in tort.

单项选择题The declaration made by the shipper，if embodied in the bill of lading，is（）evidence，but is not binding or conclusive on the carrier.

A.absolute
B.important
C.decisive
D.prima facie

单项选择题The carrier was responsible for the damage to the licorice for he failed to（）.

A.recooper the broken cases
B.endorse the bill of lading
C.make a proper stowage
D.remove the foreign material in it

单项选择题The bill of lading is prima facie evidence（）the quantity of goods alleged to have been shipped has been shipped in fact.

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

单项选择题The Bill of Lading is described as（）if the shipowners agree that the cargo were received on board in good condition.

A.clean
B.dirty
C.foul
D.claused

单项选择题The bill of lading cannot vary or add to the terms of the charter-party unless it（）an express provision to that effect.

A.obtains
B.detains
C.contains
D.remains