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Nostromo Quiz

Joseph Conrad
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Nostromo Quiz

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1)

Who does Sulaco side with during the fighting? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

General Montero
Ribiera
They are neutral
Don Jose
2)

What is Nostromo's new nickname? (from Part 3, Chapter 12)

Captain Fidanza
Lucky Parrot
Nostril
Captain Loot
3)

What is General Barrios' hobby? (from Part 2, Chapter 4)

Gambling
Polo
Horse riding
Soccer
4)

What kind of articles does Decoud write for Europeans? (from Part 2, Chapter 3)

About America
About art
About literature
About Costaguana
5)

Who does Antonia think will save the country? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

Don Jose
Decoud
Ribiera
Mr. Gould
6)

What is the name of the stowaway aboard the boat? (from Part 2, Chapter 8)

Mr. Hirsch
Jim
Giovanni
Jack
7)

Why is Nostromo attracted to Giselle? (from Part 3, Chapter 12)

She is beautiful.
She has money.
She is trusting.
She has a nice smile.
8)

Who is the first person to hear the gunshot? (from Part 3, Chapter 13)

Don Pepe
Mr. Gould
Linda
Don Jose
9)

What does Nostromo say is his one goal in life? (from Part 2, Chapter 7)

To sail a boat
To die a hero
To have a reputation
To see his homeland again
10)

In what government is Barrios give a high military post? (from Part 2, Chapter 4)

The Montero government
The American government
The Ribiera government
The British government
11)

Who does Don Pepe want to form a military force? (from Part 3, Chapter 6)

The people who live around the mine
The town's leaders
Women and children
The whole town
12)

Why does the chief engineer help the townspeople? (from Part 3, Chapter 1)

To show his politcal neutrality
To win the respect of Montero
To impress the women
Out of kindness
13)

At whose house does a party take place in this chapter? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

The Goulds' house
Ribieras' house
Decouds' house
Don Jose's house
14)

What other character does Sotillo turn to for information? (from Part 3, Chapter 9)

Don Jose
Nostromo
Don Pepe
Hirsch
15)

Decoud's articles attract the attention of ____________. (from Part 2, Chapter 3)

Ribiera
Nostromo
Mr. Gould
Don Jose
16)

What do Pedro's soldiers gives speeches about what topic? (from Part 3, Chapter 5)

Democracy
Communism
Pedro
Napolean
17)

What does Sotillo want to find out from the doctor? (from Part 3, Chapter 9)

Government secrets
Back exercises
Where Decoud is
Where the silver is
18)

Who is Antonia worried about in this chapter? (from Part 3, Chapter 3)

Don Jose
Hirsch
Decoud
Mr. Gould
19)

Who is Linda's father? (from Part 3, Chapter 11)

Don Pepe
Don Jose
Giorgio
Mr. Gould
20)

Who does Nostromo assure that he still wants to marry? (from Part 3, Chapter 13)

Antonia
Giselle
Mrs. Gould
Linda
21)

From whom does Decoud ask Gould to get financial support? (from Part 2, Chapter 7)

Montero
Ribiera
The British government
Holyrod
22)

What sound welcomes Pedro Montero to the town? (from Part 3, Chapter 4)

Drums
Jeers
Car horns
Church bells
23)

For whom are the town leaders waiting? (from Part 3, Chapter 1)

General Montero's soldiers
Nostromo
Mr. Gould
American troops
24)

How do the townspeople react to the speeches? (from Part 3, Chapter 5)

They cheer.
The chant Ribiera's name.
They fall asleep.
They turn their backs.
25)

What do the Costaguana locals think that Martin Decoud has? (from Part 2, Chapter 3)

High level connections in Europe
Military knowledge
Money
A university degree
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