Heart of Darkness

What does the shape of the congo allude back to according to Marlow?

• Darkness

• The Garden of Eden

• Temptation

• A snake

What does Marlow say/think after he speaks with his Aunt about the job?

• Women are shielded from the truth

• He is surprised that he used a women in the workplace

• He comes to his own conclusions/opinions about imperialism

• He thinks of explorers of the past

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who was the captain before Marlow?

• Mr. Kurtz

• Fresleven

• The Director of Companies

• The Accountant

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does the doctor measure Marlow's head?

• It is common practice

• It is in the interests of science

• He wants to check him for madness

• He is curious of the shape of his head

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What was firing into the jungle?

• A battle ship

• Marlow's boat

• Man of War

• The colonizers

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What type of devils does Marlow see on his journey?

• Lusty, red-eyed devils

• Flabby, pretending, weak-eyed devils

• Ones with Grotesque faces

• Devils full of laziness and greed

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How does Marlow describe the exploitation of Africans?

• Wrong

• It is unlawful and savage

• They are High and Just

• they are feeble and non-profitable

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What are they trying to succeed in doing in Africa?

• Extract Ivory

• Build a railroad

• Capture slaves

• Explore and expand the British empire

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is Marlow exploring for?

• The British

• The Belgians

• Mr. Kurtz

• The Director of Companies

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a white sepulchre?

• A whitewashed tomb

• A Hypocrite

• The Pharissess

• The true meaning of London

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4