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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. Where is Riberia fleeing from when Mitchell rescues him?

2. What is Nostromo's job in Sulaco?

3. Which family's routine is described in this chapter?

4. Who does Antonia think will save the country?

5. What happens to Don Jose under Guzman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe General Barrios.

3. What happens to the Americans that go in search of the silver mine?

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

5. What is Giorgio's idea of revolution?

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

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

8. How does the opening of the mine affect the local community?

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

10. Why is Ribiera important to the industrialists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the characters of Antonia and Decoud.

1) In what way are their morals different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

Essay Topic 2

Nostromo is a famous book which has greatly influenced modern literature. Choose a book written after Nostromo that you think was influenced by the novel and discuss there similarities in terms of

a) plot

b) character

c) themes.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Conrad's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

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