Character and Culture in Literature

Question 1

According to the narrator, what would be the negative outcomes of "taking possession” of the land?

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D: “profound anguish and . . . excessive toil”

Question 2

Which statement best summarizes Achebe’s perspective about Conrad’s Heart of Darkness?

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A: Heart of Darkness should not be acclaimed because it deprives a group of people of positive human qualities.

Question 3

Which statement best summarizes the purpose and claim of Achebe’s essay?

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B: Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness exemplifies Western racist perceptions of Africa through stereotypical portrayals of culture.

Question 4

What type of evidence does Achebe use to support his claim in this passage?

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A: direct quotations

Question 5

Which evidence from the text best explains Achebe’s opinion about the counterargument?

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C: “He neglects to hint . . . at an alternative frame of reference by which we may judge the actions and opinions of his characters.”

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