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

2. What is Nostromo's new nickname?

3. From whom does Decoud ask Gould to get financial support?

4. What does Nostromo know to do if it is needed?

5. Who does Decoud write to in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the silver corrupting the characters?

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

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

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

5. What is Sotillo's plan once he gets to Sulaco?

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

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

8. How does Pedro try to convince Gould to hand over his mine?

9. Describe Montero's entrance into the town.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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