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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Looking Back on the Spanish War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Orwell shoot the elephant?
(a) In the back.
(b) In the head.
(c) In the foot.
(d) In the chest.

2. Orwells says that the political ______ is able to create or dismiss war's happenings to fit the current political atmosphere's needs.
(a) Process.
(b) Elite.
(c) Press.
(d) Machine.

3. How many sections is the essay on Orwell's school experiences divided into?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. How many shots does Orwell fire before approaching the elephant?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. Orwell believes that war is necessarily what?
(a) Taxing.
(b) Evil.
(c) Wearying.
(d) Useful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country is Moulmein?

2. Who is Bingo?

3. Orwell believes that good English writing demands what?

4. Dickens did not write about what?

5. The basic premise of the postcards that deal with marriage is that marriage benefits who?

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