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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Decoud want Antonia to go with him?

2. What does Nostromo mean in Italian?

3. From what American city do the Holroyds come?

4. How long after Ribiera's visit to Sulaco do Montero's followers revolt?

5. What is Mr. Gould's nickname among the foreign residents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Gould family.

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

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

4. Why is Giorgio disappointed with the other Italians in the area?

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

6. Describe the Isabel Islands.

7. Describe Nostromo.

8. What is the Viola family's opinion of Nostromo?

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

10. How do Antonia and Decoud's opinion on the revolution differ?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine South American culture. What influence has it had on the world as a whole? What is Conrad's view on South America? What does this say about Conrad's political views? Does he disagree with foreigners like Charles Gould having so much influence?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the early 20th century. How does Conrad express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novel's meaning would change if it were set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the values of early 20th century America.

1) Why was greed and loyalty such an issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters' negative characteristics a product of their time? Do you think America was going through a transitional phase in the early 20thcentury? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3) Does modern society share any values with early 20th century America?

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