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Heart of Darkness
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Who is the object of Marlow's quest?
Cannibals
Kurtz's African mistress
The general manager
Kurtz
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How does the general manager control those around him?
He limits their food
He kills them
He makes them feel unsettled
He tricks them
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What is the chief accountant's accomplishment?
He keeps the books
He steals money
His clean, white clothes
Gaining weight
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What do Kurtz and his African mistress have in common?
They hate the jungle
They are enigmas
They get sick
They lie to Marlow
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Who is the audience for the central story of Heart of Darkness?
Pilgrims
Cannibals
Kurtz
Men aboard the Nellie
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