Heart of Darkness Quiz
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What type of boat is the Nellie?

The Nellie is a cruising yawl.

What was the condition of the wind when the Nellie anchored?

The wind was nearly calm.

What did the sailors have to wait for after anchoring the Nellie?

They had to wait for the turn of the tide.

How is the sea-reach of the Thames described?

<p>The sea-reach of the Thames stretched before them like the beginning of an interminable waterway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the air above Gravesend?

<p>The air was dark above Gravesend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their description in the text:

<p>The Nellie = Cruising yawl The sea and the sky = Welded together without a joint The tanned sails of the barges = Drifting up with the tide The low shores = Running out to sea in vanishing flatness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their description in the text:

<p>The flood = Had made The wind = Nearly calm The air above Gravesend = Dark The sea-reach of the Thames = Stretched before us like the beginning of an interminable waterway</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following visual elements with their description in the text:

<p>The tanned sails of the barges = Seemed to stand still in red clusters of canvas sharply peaked The offing = Where the sea and the sky were welded together without a joint The air above Gravesend = Seemed condensed into a mournful gloom The Thames = Stretched before us like the beginning of an interminable waterway</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their description in the text:

<p>The Nellie = Swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails The barges = Drifting up with the tide The sea and the sky = Welded together without a joint The air above Gravesend = Seemed condensed into a mournful gloom</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sensations with their description in the text:

<p>The air above Gravesend = Dark The sea-reach of the Thames = Stretched before us like the beginning of an interminable waterway The tanned sails of the barges = Seemed to stand still in red clusters of canvas sharply peaked The low shores = Ran out to sea in vanishing flatness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting the Scene

  • The story begins on a cruising yawl, called the Nellie, which has anchored in the River Thames.
  • The flood has made, and the wind is nearly calm, indicating a state of stillness.
  • The narrator is bound down the river, waiting for the turn of the tide.

Description of the River Thames

  • The river stretches out before the narrator like the beginning of an interminable waterway.
  • The sea and the sky appear to be welded together without a joint, creating a sense of continuity.

Visualization of the Barges

  • The tanned sails of the barges are drifting up with the tide, appearing to stand still in red clusters of canvas.
  • The sails are sharply peaked, with gleams of varnished sprits, adding to the visual detail.

Atmosphere and Mood

  • A haze rests on the low shores that run out to sea in vanishing flatness, creating a sense of mystery.
  • The air is dark above Gravesend, and farther back it seems condensed into a mournful gloom, conveying a sense of melancholy.
  • The atmosphere is brooding and motionless, casting a sense of gloom over the biggest and greatest town.

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Test your knowledge of Joseph Conrad's classic novel "Heart of Darkness" with this quiz. Explore the captivating themes, characters, and settings of this influential work of literature.

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