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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. Which character in this chapter is said to be always deeply in debt?

3. Where does Don Jose want Decoud to encourage support?

4. From whom does Mr. Hirsch claim that Nostromo once saves him?

5. How many months' worth of silver does Mr. Gould bring back to the harbor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the history of the silver mine as outlined in Chapter 6, Part 1?

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

5. Describe the Isabel Islands.

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

7. What does Ribiera symbolize to the nation of Costaguana?

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

9. How do President Ribiera's problems start?

10. Why is Ribiera important to the industrialists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following statement: "The ideas in Nostromo are universal and therefore still relevant today." Using two examples from the book, write an essay either for or against the statement.

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Conrad use character and dialogue to drive the narrative.

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Away from the main character, Nostromo, examine the way Conrad uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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