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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. Which character in this chapter is not well and is likely to die?

2. Pedro want his imperial democracy to be in the tradition of ___________.

3. What has enhanced Nostromo's reputation?

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

5. Who has joined the townspeople in cleaning up the town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the silver corrupting the characters?

2. Describe Montero's entrance into the town.

3. What does Mrs. Viola tell Nostromo on her deathbed?

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

5. In what can Don Pepe be seen as one of the novel's stronger characters?

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

7. What does Decoud write in his letter to his sister?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Conrad's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Conrad's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

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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