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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. What is the name of the fur merchant?

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

3. How long has Ribiera been elected into the presidency?

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

5. What is Nostromo's job in Sulaco?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe General Barrios.

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

3. Why does Decoud want to make Sulaco independent?

4. What do you think the silver mine represents?

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

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

7. Describe the Gould family.

8. In what way does this chapter highlight Ribiera's weaknesses?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "Nostromo is a true reflection of South American politics." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

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

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?

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