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Joseph Conrad's Imperialism and Racism
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What was the Congo River region under the control of during Conrad's time?

  • The British Empire
  • The French Colonies
  • The Kingdom of Belgium (correct)
  • The Portuguese Empire

    • What was the estimated number of people killed in the Congo during King Leopold's rule?

  • 20 million
  • 15 million
  • 10 million (correct)
  • 5 million

    • What literary device is used in Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim?

  • Magical realism
  • Symbolism
  • Stream of consciousness
  • Frame narrative (correct)

    • What is a common theme explored in Conrad's works, particularly in Heart of Darkness?

    <p>The moral complications of storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ship where Marlow recounts his story in Heart of Darkness?

    <p>The Nellie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Conrad's earlier novels?

    <p>The characters can be seen and known fully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literary influence that Conrad was exposed to through his meeting with Henry James?

    <p>The exploration of moral complexities of storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the story by Henry James that Conrad read in 1898?

    <p>The Turn of the Screw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nationality of Conrad's father?

    <p>Polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Conrad's occupation before becoming a writer?

    <p>British seaman</p> Signup and view all the answers

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