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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When the girl at Cornelius' house awakens Jim in the middle of the night after Jim returns from his day trip, what does the girl give to Jim?
2. When the two travelers part, where does Marlow go?
3. As Jim is returning to Patusan, what does Cornelius say regarding Jim to Gentleman Brown?
4. What is the outfit that Cornelius wears on holidays and for celebrations?
5. What is the name of the man that fills in some of the blanks for Marlow on Jim's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cornelius wears different masks in the story. Both a great competent and loyal Stein employee and the ultimate betrayer of Lord Jim, Cornelius is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Cornelius. How would his plan for betraying Jim have been affected had he not carried out his loyal employee identity? Why is it necessary for Cornelius to wear different masks?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Identify the groups of people trying to gain control of Patusan. Compare and contrast these groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Does any one group of people actually end up controlling Patusan? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.
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