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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Martin Decoud's native country is _________.
(a) Costaguana
(b) Chile
(c) Cost Rica
(d) Argentina

2. Which harbor are the Isabels near?
(a) Fenicy
(b) New Hololulu
(c) Verity
(d) Sulaco

3. In what revolution did the Goulds participate?
(a) The Chile revolution
(b) The Cuban revolution
(c) The Sulaco revolution
(d) Bolivar revolution

4. What nationality is Nostromo?
(a) Italian
(b) British
(c) Polish
(d) Nigerian

5. Who lives in a lonely hut in the little bay?
(a) A revolutionary
(b) A negro fisherman
(c) A prince
(d) A witch doctor

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Gould invite into her carriage?

2. Which main character is introduced in this chapter?

3. What do the Violas resent about Nostromo?

4. What is the name of Ribiera's war minister?

5. What was Don Pepe's previous job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what way does Chapter 7, Part 1, indicate that the mine is already creating a gulf between the Goulds?

4. What is the chairman trying to do to build his railway?

5. In what way does this chapter highlight Ribiera's weaknesses?

6. Why does Mrs. Gould show a concern for her husband and his mine in Chapter 6, Part 2?

7. In what way does Decoud's presence cause problems for the long term residents in Part 2, Chapter 4?

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

9. Describe Martin Decoud.

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

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