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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. Decoud's articles attract the attention of ____________.

2. What nationality is Nostromo?

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

4. What is Nostromo's job in Sulaco?

5. What is the name of what the author calls the insignificant cape?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe General Barrios.

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

3. What do you think the silver mine represents?

4. Describe Nostromo.

5. How do President Ribiera's problems start?

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

7. Describe the Isabel Islands.

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

9. Describe the Gould family.

10. In what way does this chapter show the power of Charles Gould and his silver mine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the ideas of separatism and unionism. Why were these two ideas prominent in early 20th century South America? Did it have anything to do with foreign influence?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Conrad's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Sotillo and discuss how much you know about his background. In what ways does Conrad provide the reader with information about that character?

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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