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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. How does Antonia preserve Decoud's memory?

2. What has enhanced Nostromo's reputation?

3. What do Pedro's soldiers gives speeches about what topic?

4. What does Montero wish to establish in the city?

5. To whom is Nostromo secretly attracted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think that Sotillo's takeover of Sulaco is so quick and brutal?

2. How does Nostromo start getting the silver into his possession?

3. How is the silver threatening to ruin Nostromo's life?

4. In what does Dr. Monygham give Nostromo the chance for revenge?

5. In what way can Pedro be seen as a weak character?

6. How does Nostromo's role as a servant help him to take the silver?

7. What does Captain Mitchell say on his tours around the Occidental Republic?

8. What do the town leaders show is their true worry in Part 3, Chapter 2?

9. How has the town changed when Mr. Gould arrives back in town?

10. How is Hirsch killed?

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

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 3

Look at the general history of South America.

1) What was their original language? What was there culture? What relationship did South American countries have with each other?

2) How much did Europeans change South America? How much of their original culture do you think South America has lost? Have they benefited from being colonized?

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