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What job does Marlow take with the Company?
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Who left the stacked firewood for Marlow and the crew to find on their journey to the Inner Station?
Kurtz
The Russian trader
Natives
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What does Kurtz use to adorn the fence post around the Inner Station?
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Who ordered the attack on the steamer?
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Kurtz's African mistress
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"My Nellie."
"Run for your life!"
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