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Why is it significant that the men on the Nellie are known by their roles instead of their names?
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It suggests that the men aren't very close with one another
It suggests that the men have lost their personal identities to their professional roles
It suggests that the men are notorious criminals hiding their true names
It suggests that the men are part of a secret society that requires anonymity
What does the Narrator recall while watching the sunset aboard the Nellie?
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The infamous pirates who once sailed from the Thames
The tales of a sea monster that used to inhabit the Thames
The story of a riverboat that sunk on the Thames
The tradesmen and conquerors who once embarked from the Thames
What does Marlow's view of England imply?
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England is a powerful nation that has never been conquered
England is prosperous because of its rich history of trade
England was civilized by its conquerors
England's civilization masks its underlying savagery
What difference does Marlow note between the men on the Nellie and the Romans who first came to England?
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The men on the boat are less adventurous than the Romans
The men on the boat are more knowledgeable about the world than the Romans
The men on the boat value efficiency while the Romans valued conquest
The men on the boat have better navigational skills than the Romans
According to Marlow, what can redeem the act of conquest?
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The heroic military tactics used in the conquest
The wealth and prosperity it brings to the conquerors
The beautiful ideas behind the conquest
The development of new trade routes following the conquest
What inspired Marlow to become a captain of a freshwater riverboat?
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His lifelong fascination with maps and unknown places
His ambition to accumulate wealth through trading in Africa
His desire to conquer new lands just like the Romans
His aunt’s influence and insistence that he take up the job
Why does the Company immediately hire Marlow?
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The Company is impressed by Marlow's previous experience as a captain
The Company has an open position because one of its captains died
The Company believes Marlow's aunt could be beneficial to their business
The Company admires Marlow's self-reliance and work ethic
When Marlow says the city where the Company is headquartered is like a "sepulcher," what does the term "sepulcher" refer to and what does it imply?
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It refers to a fortress, implying strength and security
It refers to a shrine, implying spirituality and devotion
It refers to a palace, implying grandeur and wealth
It refers to a tomb, implying emptiness and death
What are the two receptionists at the Company's headquarters constantly doing?
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Arguing with each other
Organizing piles of paperwork
Knitting with black wool
Engaging new visitors in conversation
What does Marlow's aunt believe about his mission in Africa?
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She perceives Marlow as an enjoy who will educate African natives
She sees Marlow as a ruthless conqueror
She believes Marlow is going to Africa for personal gain
She views Marlow as an explorer on a journey to discover new lands
How does Marlow feel when he boards the steamer to the Congo?
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Excited about his upcoming adventure to a new place
Apprehensive about the mysterious African coast
Indifferent and uninterested in his surroundings
Joyful and satisfied as he fulfills his dream of visiting Africa
What does the Swedish pilot, who gives Marlow passage at the mouth of the Congo, think of the "government chaps" at the shore?
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He admires their dedication to their duty
He mocks their willingness to do anything for money
He believes they are brave men to venture into Africa
He sees them as symbols of efficient governance
What is the state of the Company's Outer Station that Marlow reaches?
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It is well-organized and efficient
It is peaceful and serene
It is a thriving hub of trade and commerce
It is chaotic and disorganized
How does Marlow perceive the deaths of native laborers in the Grove of Death?
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He sees it as an unfortunate but necessary consequence of colonization
He is indifferent to the plight of the dying natives
He is horrified but doesn't see it as a human tragedy
He empathizes with the natives and is deeply distressed
Why does Marlow admire the Chief Accountant's good hygiene?
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Because it requires disciplined work to maintain
Because it sets the Accountant apart from the native Africans
Because it indicates the Accountant's wealth and high social status
Because it influences the other men at the Outer Station to be more hygienic
What does the Chief Accountant's reaction to the dying agent reveal about his character?
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It reveals his compassion and understanding of the harsh realities of life
It suggests that he's insecure and hateful beneath his civilized exterior
It shows his strong commitment to maintaining order and peace
It indicates his cowardice and inability to handle stressful situations
How is the colonial effort depicted through Marlow's journey to the Central Station?
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As a successful and well-organized operation
As a noble endeavor aimed at helping the native population
As a lucrative venture with significant financial rewards
As a failure marked by inefficiency and waste
What does the incident of the sinking of the steamship reveal about the colonial effort?
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It signifies the strength and resilience of the colonial effort
It implies that the colonial effort is greedy and inefficient
It demonstrates a successful collaboration between Europeans and native Africans
It reflects the colonial team's high level of technical expertise
What does Marlow's suspicion about the General Manager foreshadow?
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The General Manager's aspiration to take over Marlow's position
The General Manager's decision to abandon the colonial effort
The General Manager's negative feelings about Kurtz
The General Manager's plans to overthrow the Company's administration
How does Marlow perceive the General Manager?
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The General Manager is extremely intelligent and an excellent leader
The General Manager is a visionary with grand plans for the Company's future
The General Manager isn't particularly smart and lacks leadership skills
The General Manager is admired and respected by the staff at the station
What reasons does the General Manager give for using the steamship before Marlow's arrival?
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The steamship was needed to supply goods to a nearby station
The Company's best agent was sick
The General Manager was eager to test his skills in piloting the steamship
The Company's best agent was sick
What does Marlow imply about the concept of work?
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Work is unimportant and a waste of time
Work is a mere distraction from the pursuit of wealth
Work provides substance and reality
Work should be avoided as much as possible
What does the Brickmaker's role symbolize in the story?
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The essence of hypocrisy and inefficiency
The power and influence of the General Manager
The epitome of productivity and efficiency
The importance of constant surveillance in the company
What is the Brickmaker trying to do during his conversation with Marlow?
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He is trying to convince Marlow to join his side against Kurtz
He is trying to establish a friendly relationship with Marlow
He is trying to get information from Marlow about Kurtz
He is trying to gather evidence for a formal complaint against Marlow
What does Marlow mean when he calls the Brickmaker a "papier-mâché Mephistopheles"?
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The Brickmaker is devilish and inauthentic
The Brickmaker is too weak for his role
The Brickmaker is artistically talented
The Brickmaker is intellectual and persuasive
Why does Marlow lie to the Brickmaker, despite hating lies?
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To gain influence over the Brickmaker and the other agents
To convince the Brickmaker that he, Marlow, is part of the "gang of virtue"
To intimidate the Brickmaker and prevent him from spreading rumors
To ensure the faster arrival of the rivets needed to fix the steamship
What irony is highlighted when Marlow is comforted by the thought that the men on the Nellie know and see him?
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They are not actually interested in his story
They physically cannot see him in the darkness
They do not really understand what he is talking about
They only see him as a storyteller, not as a friend
What does Marlow claim to like about work?
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The opportunity to interact with other people
The physical strength it builds
The chance to find himself and his own reality
The financial stability it provides
What are the primary characteristics of the members of the Eldorado Exploring Expedition?
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They are courageous and visionary
They are greedy and cowardly
They are hard-working and practical
They are altruistic and kind
Why can't Marlow continue his work on the steamship?
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He lacks the necessary rivets
He realizes the ship is beyond repair
He lacks the necessary rivets
He has lost interest in the work
