Q. During the journey into the interior, Marlow’s excitement is heightened by
a) His new friendships
b) His enviable ship
c) The upcoming meeting with Kurtz
d) The wilderness around him
Q. The Manager can be defined as Kurtz’s
a) Colleague
b) Archenemy
c) Best friend
d) Disciple
Q. The Manager’s main interest lies in
a) Seizing Slavery
b) Expelling Marlow from the Congo
c) Amassing wealth
d) Saving Kurtz from the natives
Q. In the eyes of Marlow, what does his journey down the river symbolize?
a) The movement of the past
b) Movement in the present
c) Movement into the future
d) Lack of movement
Q. The crew of the ship is composed of
a) Cannibals
b) Natives
c) Pilgrims
d) None of the above
Q. Heart of Darkness opens in what setting?
a) A boat on the Congo River
b) A boat on the Thames River
c) The Company’s offices in Brussels
d) The outer station
Q. Where does Kurtz die?
a) At the inner station
b) In Brussels
c) Aboard Marlow’s steamer
d) In the jungle
Q. What does Marlow discover atop the fence posts at the Inner Station?
a) Human heads
b) Monkey skulls
c) The dead infants
d) The Company flag
Q. The Company trades primarily in
a) Gold
b) Slaves
c) Bananas
d) Ivory
Q. Which of the following receives Kurtz’s “Report” after his death?
a) Marlow’s aunt
b) Kurtz’s “intended”
c) A representative of the Company
d) A journalist
Important MCQs of James Joyce