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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. Why is Nostromo attracted to Giselle?
(a) She has a nice smile.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is trusting.
(d) She has money.

2. With whom does Decoud tend to the wounded?
(a) Mrs. Gould
(b) Mr. Gould
(c) Pedro
(d) Antonia

3. Who receives a letter from Pedro Montero?
(a) Nostromo
(b) Mr. Gould
(c) Don Jose
(d) Don Pepe

4. From where is the steamship transporting troops?
(a) Esmeralda
(b) America
(c) Buenos Airos
(d) Sao Paulo

5. What kind of childhood did Pedro have?
(a) A rich childhood
(b) An idyllic childhood
(c) A poor childhood
(d) A spoiled childhood

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Monygham now think has happened to the silver?

2. What does Montero wish to establish in the city?

3. What does Hirsch think has happened to Nostromo and Decoud?

4. Why is it good for Nostromo that Decoud is dead?

5. Who does Nostromo plan to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nostromo start getting the silver into his possession?

2. What is Sotillo's plan once he gets to Sulaco?

3. What does Captain Mitchell say on his tours around the Occidental Republic?

4. In what does Gould still hold power over Pedro in Part 3, Chapter 7?

5. How does Pedro try to convince Gould to hand over his mine?

6. In what does Dr. Monygham give Nostromo the chance for revenge?

7. What is the only reason the doctor thinks that Nostromo is trustworthy with the silver?

8. In what way does Nostromo show his attitude towards life has changed in Part 3, Chapter 9?

9. Why is Nostromo so angry in Part 3, Chapter 8?

10. Describe Montero's entrance into the town.

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