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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?

The moral complications of storytelling Signup and view all the answers

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

The Nellie Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Conrad's earlier novels?

The characters can be seen and known fully Signup and view all the answers

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

The exploration of moral complexities of storytelling Signup and view all the answers

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

The Turn of the Screw Signup and view all the answers

What is the nationality of Conrad's father?

Polish Signup and view all the answers

What was Conrad's occupation before becoming a writer?

British seaman Signup and view all the answers