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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornelius suggest to Brown as a sure fire way to intimidate the natives into submission?

2. What does Jim see in the storehouse that convinces him that this attempt on his life is not a false alarm, but is, in fact, real?

3. When the two travelers part, where does Marlow go?

4. What is the outfit that Cornelius wears on holidays and for celebrations?

5. When referring to the specter of Jim's past that continually haunts Jim, how does Marlow term Jim's appearance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "Lord Jim". Why does the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the inner struggles of the main character, and the regard - or lack thereof - of the people surrounding Jim?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Jim and Stein can be seen as kindred spirits. Although they are not quite the same, they share a number of similarities. Identify and describe these similarities. Then, based on your discussion of their similarities, identify the ways in which these two men's similarities facilitate their understanding of each other and how it deepens their relationship.

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