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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 do the Americans have to cut through to get to the mine?

2. Which character in this chapter calls Mrs. Gould "my soul"?

3. What does Decoud want to become independent from Costaguana?

4. What does OSN stand for?

5. From what American city do the Holroyds come?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Decoud want to make Sulaco independent?

6. How do the Goulds settle into Sulaco?

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

8. What is Nostromo's relationship with the aristocracy?

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

10. Describe General Barrios.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Look at the locations Conrad uses in the novel.

1) What effect does the location Conrad uses have on the tone of the book?

2) Pick one location and think in what way this location affects the actions of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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