Q. When he was young, Marlow had an obsession with
a) Maps
b) Balls
c) Microscopes
d) Travel books
Q. The best words to describe the first glimpse of the Congo are
a) Confusing and misty
b) Dark and desolate
c) Strange and unpredictable
d) Warm and inviting
Q. When Marlow receives his Company physical, he is asked if he has a family history of
a) Chicken pox
b) Depression
c) Polio
d) Insanity
Q. The Congo experience has caused Marlow to become a
a) Salt water sailor
b) Fresh water sailor
c) Storekeeper
d) None of the above
Q. Kurtz’s frightening consumption with the Congo is a negative side effect of excessive
a) Curiosity
b) Colonization
c) Slavery
d) Greed
Q. Marlow’s appearance on the Thames ship can best be described as
a) Emaciated and sallow
b) Bright and jovial
c) Red and healthy
d) Unsure and pale
Q. The transience of Marlow mainly refers to his ability move between
a) Bosses
b) Countries
c) Classes
d) Ships
Q. Marlow is given the position of with the Company.
a) Manager
b) Skipper
c) Accountant
d) Helmsman
Q. When the young boy meets Marlow, he is offered
a) A piece of cake
b) A ship of brandy
c) A ship of biscuit
d) A piece of white string
Q. The blindfolded woman in Kurtz’s sketch symbolized
a) Scale
b) Torch
c) Purse
d) Candle
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