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What was the Congo River region under the control of during Conrad's time?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common theme explored in Conrad's works, particularly in Heart of Darkness?
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What is the name of the ship where Marlow recounts his story in Heart of Darkness?
What is the name of the ship where Marlow recounts his story in Heart of Darkness?
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What is a characteristic of Conrad's earlier novels?
What is a characteristic of Conrad's earlier novels?
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What is the literary influence that Conrad was exposed to through his meeting with Henry James?
What is the literary influence that Conrad was exposed to through his meeting with Henry James?
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What is the name of the story by Henry James that Conrad read in 1898?
What is the name of the story by Henry James that Conrad read in 1898?
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What is the nationality of Conrad's father?
What is the nationality of Conrad's father?
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What was Conrad's occupation before becoming a writer?
What was Conrad's occupation before becoming a writer?
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