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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Americans do to confirm their location?

2. Who is the newly-elected president in this chapter?

3. Which character in this chapter calls Mrs. Gould "my soul"?

4. What is the name of the fur merchant?

5. Martin Decoud's native country is _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Martin Decoud.

2. Describe General Barrios.

3. What does Ribiera symbolize to the nation of Costaguana?

4. What happens to the Americans that go in search of the silver mine?

5. In what way do Decoud's plans change?

6. How do the Goulds settle into Sulaco?

7. In what way does the party in Chapter 5, Part 2, reflect the problems that resulted in the civil war?

8. Why does Decoud want to make Sulaco independent?

9. In what way does this chapter show the power of Charles Gould and his silver mine?

10. In what way does the mine symbolize power and authority?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following statement: "The ideas in Nostromo are universal and therefore still relevant today." Using two examples from the book, write an essay either for or against the statement.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the early 20th century. How does Conrad express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novel's meaning would change if it were set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Why? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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