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Heart of Darkness

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  • As he observes the pilgrims on board the steamer, what vain thought runs through Marlow’s head?
  • What does Marlow reveal to Kurtz’s Intended as her fiancé’s last words?
  • What is the message found on a pile of neatly stacked firewood?
  • What has Kurtz written at the end of his paper?
  • What does one of the natives on the steamer tell Marlow?
  • What does the Agent tell Marlow about Kurtz, & how does Marlow react?
  • How does Marlow get his job in Africa?
  • Why does Marlow throw his shoes & socks overboard?
  • What do Marlow, the natives, & the pilgrims on board the steamer hear after the fog lifts?
  • Why does the Poleman fall flat on the deck of the steamer?
  • Who is Marlow’s Fireman?
  • What object does Marlow find in the abandoned hut?
  • In addition to the unnamed narrator, who are the 4 men on board the Nellie?
  • . What is the mission of the Eldorado Exploring Expedition?
  • How long does the trip take to reach the mouth of the Congo River?
  • How does the end of the story tie in to the title of the book?
  • Who has left the stack of wood for Marlow & his passengers?
  • After overhearing the Manager & his nephew, what does Marlow learn about Kurtz?