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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 becomes a tour guide in Sulaco?

2. Who receives a letter from Pedro Montero?

3. Why is Mr. Hirsch aboard the boat?

4. Which of the following characters is not being held prisoner by Sotillo?

5. Who does Don Pepe want to form a military force?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Hirsch killed?

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

4. In what way does Nostromo show his attitude towards life has changed in Part 3, Chapter 9?

5. What has happened to Decoud?

6. What is the only reason the doctor thinks that Nostromo is trustworthy with the silver?

7. Describe the collision between the two boats in Part 2, Chapter 8.

8. Why is Nostromo so angry in Part 3, Chapter 8?

9. In what does Gould still hold power over Pedro in Part 3, Chapter 7?

10. What are Antonia and Gould's real concerns?

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

Nostromo is written in the third person. Why do you think Conrad chose to write the story in the third person? How do you think the meaning of the story would have changed if it were written in the first person?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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