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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. Who prospers when the mine opens?

2. Martin Decoud's native country is _________.

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

4. For what are the Americans looking?

5. For how many generations have the Gould family lived in Sulaco?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do you think the silver mine represents?

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

6. Why is Ribiera important to the industrialists?

7. Describe Nostromo.

8. How do the Goulds settle into Sulaco?

9. What is Giorgio's idea of revolution?

10. Describe General Barrios.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Conrad use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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