WorksheetsAP Heart of Darkness Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
The setting of the novel begins with men on a boat during what time of day?
early morning
approaching evening
around noon
midnight
unknown
What is a yarn?
an elaborate lie
a type of mooring for a river boat
a long or rambling story
Something used to tie up ivory
an area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
“Then I noticed a small sketch in oils, on a panel, representing a woman, draped and___________, carrying a lighted torch. The background was sombre—almost black. The movement of the woman was stately, and the effect of the torchlight on the face was sinister.”
old
statuesque
blindfolded
young
ugly
Where is Kurtz when he dies?
on a boat
in the Russian's hut
Brussels
with the natives
at the Central Station
Complete the quote from Kurtz’ fiancee. “It was impossible to know him and not _____________ him.”
love
support
admire
hate
loathe
What are the two silent women doing outside the company office?
stamping letters
crying
reading newspapers
knitting
reading books
On what river does Marlow speak to the narrator and the three others at the beginning of the novel?
Conrad
Amazon
Nile
Thames
Congo
What commodity is the “company” in business for?
silver
ivory
gold
copper
coal
A mighty river caught Marlow’s attention. What did this river look like on the map?
a snake
tree roots
a cave
tree branches
a spider's web
What happened to Fresleven? (His absence created the vacancy that Marlow fills)
He was very ill due to malaria and had to return home
He was killed in a quarrel with natives
He was promoted to Station Manager
He was eaten by a hippo
He was killed by Kurtz
“And this also,” said Marlow suddenly, “has been one of the dark places of the earth.” To what is Marlow referring?
Africa
London
France
Belgium
Germany
“The old doctor felt my pulse . . . and then with a certain eagerness asked me whether I would let him measure my _________. Rather surprised, I said Yes, when he produced a thing like calipers and got the dimensions back and front and every way, taking notes carefully.”
chest
head
feet
waist
elbow
What does Marlow hand to one of the natives dying under a tree?
a biscuit
a canteen of water
a loaded revolver
chewing gum
a walking stick
“Then I noticed a small sketch in oils, on a panel, representing a woman, draped and___________, carrying a lighted torch. The background was somber—almost black. The movement of the woman was stately, and the effect of the torchlight on the face was sinister.”
old
blindfolded
young
statuesque
ugly
What major inconvenience greets Marlow when he arrives at the Central Station?
The boat he is to command has sunk in the river.
He isn’t expected, so there are no orders for him.
The chief accountant threatens to shoot him if he steps foot in the station.
There are no experienced sailors to crew for him on the boat.
Everyone is missing; the station is empty.
What is the aim of the Eldorado Exploring Expedition?
They want to produce accurate maps of previously uncharted territory
They want to map the river properly.
They want to establish pilgrim colony.
They want to tear treasure from the bowels of the land.
They want to spread Christianity
Which phrase does Marlow use for the brickmaker of the Central Station?
“Lucifer lookalike”
“Fallen Angel”
“Paper-mache Mephistopheles”
“Spawn of Satan”
“God’s right hand man”
How does Marlow explain the General Manager’s ability to maintain his position for so long (three years)?
He threatens to kill anyone that challenges his authority.
Kurtz wrote him a letter of recommendation.
The manager is blessed with very good health.
The manager has excellent connections with the Company owners in Europe.
It’s due to his wonderful organizational skills.
What is Kurtz’ title?
God of the Great River
Chief of the Inner Station
Bricklayer of the Headwater Station
Chief Company Engineer
Ivory Hoarder
Complete the message that they find at the hut fifty miles below the Inner Station. “Wood for you. Hurry up. _______________”
Approach cautiously.
Fifty miles to Inner Station.
Best quality hardwood.
Turn back now.
Deposit ivory here.
The blood from the dying helmsman gets on Marlow’s . . .
gloves
shirt
pants
shoes
gun
Who is being described?: “He looked at me anxiously, gripping the spear like something precious, with an air of being afraid I would try to take it away from him. I had to make an effort to free my eyes from his gaze and attend to the steering.”
Kurtz
Russian Trader
Helmsman
Fireman
Station Manager
The manager pays the cannibals working on the boat with ____.
human limbs
Belgian coins
fresh water
brass wire
western clothes
How does the Russian trader feel about Kurtz?
He is jealous because he wants to be the leader of the natives
He envies him because of his beautiful mistress
He is devoted to him
He is fearful and stays as far away as possible.
He pities him
According to the Russian, why did the natives attack Marlow and his companions?
They are afraid of the white men and their diseases.
They think they want to make them all Christians.
They don’t want them to take their ivory.
They don’t want them to take Kurtz away.
They don’t speak English.
When she asked about Kurtz’ final words, what did Marlow tell her Kurtz said?
Her name
"It it far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done."
"I love you!"
"Exterminate the brutes"
"The horror, the horror"
