Heart of Darkness Part of Test

How does Marlow feel about his crew in Heart of Darkness?

Detatched but respectful - they work hard even if he sees them as different

What is most likely the central or main idea of the passage (paragraph 1)?

The isolation and primitiveness of the setting; man’s struggle against a hostile world.

What is Marlow’s attitude toward the native population?

He sees them as mysterious and primitive but also human.

How does the setting establish conflict and advance the plot of “The Refusal”?

The harsh, oppressive setting symbolizes the villagers’ struggle against authority.

In “The Refusal” how do the villagers view the tax collector and do they fear him?

They resent him but also fear his power.

How do the villagers expect the tax collector to react to their petition in “The Refusal”?

They expect him to reject their petition

How do the villagers feel about the soldiers in “The Refusal”?

They distrust and fear the soldiers.