Heart of Darkness Pages 13-32 Quiz

Character analysis: Describe the personality traits of Mr. Kurtz as depicted in the text.

• Shyness, laziness, and lack of ambition

• Kindness, generosity, and humility

• Arrogance, dishonesty, and lack of intelligence

• The personality traits of Mr. Kurtz as depicted in the text include charisma, ambition, intelligence, and a descent into madness.

Character analysis: What role does Marlow play in the story and how does he evolve as a character?

• Marlow is a symbol of hope and optimism in the face of adversity.

• Marlow is a minor character who has no impact on the plot.

• Marlow is the antagonist who remains unchanged throughout the story.

• Marlow is the protagonist and narrator who evolves through his experiences with colonialism.

Setting description: Explain the significance of the Congo River as a setting in the story.

• The Congo River symbolizes technological advancement and progress

• It serves as a symbol of the unknown and the darkness within human nature.

• The river is insignificant and has no symbolic meaning in the story

• It represents the purity and innocence of the characters

Setting description: Describe the atmosphere and mood of the Inner Station as described in the text.

• Energetic, lively, and filled with excitement

• Dark, oppressive, and filled with a sense of dread and foreboding

• Peaceful, serene, and filled with joy

• Bright, cheerful, and filled with laughter

Theme identification: Identify and explain the theme of imperialism as portrayed in the text.

• The theme of imperialism is the economic prosperity brought by the European colonizers to the native African people.

• The theme of imperialism is the peaceful coexistence of the European colonizers and the native African people.

• The theme of imperialism is the mutual respect and understanding between the European colonizers and the native African people.

• The theme of imperialism as portrayed in the text is the exploitation and dehumanization of the native African people by the European colonizers.

Plot analysis: Analyze the significance of Marlow's journey up the Congo River in relation to the plot of the story.

• The significance of Marlow's journey up the Congo River is to escape from his past

• The significance of Marlow's journey up the Congo River is to symbolize the descent into the heart of darkness and explore themes of imperialism and colonialism.

• The significance of Marlow's journey up the Congo River is to find a lost treasure

• The significance of Marlow's journey up the Congo River is to start a new life in a different country

Symbolism interpretation: Interpret the symbolism of the ivory in the story and its significance.

• The ivory symbolizes honesty, integrity, and compassion.

• The ivory symbolizes strength, power, and resilience.

• The ivory symbolizes greed, exploitation, and the darkness within human nature.

• The ivory symbolizes purity, innocence, and hope.

Symbolism interpretation: Explain the symbolic meaning of the fog and its relevance to the theme of the story.

• The fog symbolizes uncertainty, confusion, and moral ambiguity.

• The fog signifies intelligence, wisdom, and enlightenment.

• The fog represents happiness, joy, and peace.

• The fog symbolizes clarity, certainty, and moral righteousness.

Character analysis: How is the character of the Intended portrayed in the story?

• The Intended is portrayed as naive, innocent, and unaware of the realities of colonialism.

• The Intended is portrayed as cunning, manipulative, and power-hungry.

• The Intended is portrayed as indifferent, apathetic, and unemotional.

• The Intended is portrayed as aggressive, violent, and ruthless.

Theme identification: Identify and explain the theme of darkness and its significance in the story.

• The theme of darkness signifies the joy, happiness, and positivity in the story.

• The theme of darkness signifies the moral ambiguity, evil, and the dark side of human nature.

• The theme of darkness signifies the clarity, certainty, and moral righteousness in the story.

• The theme of darkness signifies the intelligence, wisdom, and enlightenment in the story.