1!. Why are Kurtz and Marlow the only two characters named in the novella!?
a!. they both come from England and have explored the Congo
b!. their lives are metaphors for each other
c!. they both have been to Vietnam
d!. they both have come to Africa to trade in ivory
2!. Where is Marlow sitting while he tells the tale of the Congo!?
a!. on the Thames River in England
b!. in the Congo
c!. at the outer station
d!. at the Central station
3!. Why is Marlow in England at the beginning of the novella!?
a!. he is out of work because his captain has been killed by the natives
b!. he is retired
c!. he is not in England, but in the Congo
d!. he has grown ill in the Congo and returned home to get well
4!. What have the cannibals brought on board the steamer to eat during the voyage up the river!?
a!. dead, rotting hippo meat
b!. nothing, they will trade as they travel
c!. they eat the same food as all the other crew members
d!. they buy their food with the brass wire they are given as payment
5!. Why has Marlow been ordered to kill Kurtz!?
a!. the army is no longer at war
b!. the Ivory company thinks Kurtz has gone insane
c!. Marlow hates Kurtz and has begged to be allowed to kill him
d!. Kurtz is too popular with the enemy
6!. Why doesn’t Marlow kill Kurtz!?
a!. Kurtz disappears into the jungle and is never seen again
b!. Marlow does kill Kurtz
c!. Kurtz dies of natural causes before Marlow can kill him
d!. Kurtz kills Marlow instead
7!. Who is the Intended!?
a!. Marlow’s fiancée
b!. Marlow’s mother
c!. Kurtz’s fiancée
d!. Kurtz’s mother
8!. What are Kurtz’s last words!?
a!. tell my mother I love her
b!. the horror, the horror
c!. don’t let them bury me here
d!. bury my heart in Afica
9!. Upon arriving back in England, the Intended is lied to about Kurtz’s last words!. What is that lie!?
a!. “he said he should never have left you and gone to Africa”
b!. “he said your name”
c!. “he couldn’t speak because he was in so much pain!.”
d!. “he wanted you to come visit his grave in Africa!.”
10!. How long does it take Marlow, after he returns from the Congo, to look up the Intended and give her Kurtz's "message"!?
a!. 1 day
b!. 1 week
c!. 1 month
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