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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. At the time the natives attack the invaders that are attempting to land at Batu Kring, how long has Jim been away?
2. Who is the author of the old, yellow letter?
3. According to the chief men's plan, who will be in charge of the men stationed at the houses nearest to the creek?
4. What is the outfit that Cornelius wears on holidays and for celebrations?
5. Who delivers the message Jim sends to Brown instructing Brown to leave on the morning tide?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast how the relationship between Jim and Jewel changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of the couple's relationship when the two first meet, when Jewel seeks reassurance from Marlow, when Jim "abandons" Jewel (and Jewel ends up at Stein's house with Tamb' Itam), and just before Jim is killed at the end of the story. What major theme in the novel is showcased through the development of their relationship? Explain and support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
In many ways, the novel is a series of contrasts designed to heighten the reader's awareness and draw the reader deeper into the story, and detail the intricacies of each of the story's characters. Identify at least three contrasts that are used in the novel. Describe these contrasts and determine how they impact the story's plot, as well as the reader's emotional involvement in the characters' lives. If these identified contrasts were not included in the story, what impact would their absence have on the story line, the characters' development, and the readers' involvement?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Marlow with Stein.
a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?
b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?
c. Looking forward, how might their experiences with Jim have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected or not? Explain your answers and your reasoning.
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