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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.
(a) a Japanese lantern.
(b) a silver orb.
(c) a sick woman creeping out of bed.
(d) an envious goddess.

2. Who are Francis and Samuel?
(a) Elizabeth's uncles.
(b) Flory's servants.
(c) Two English men from the Club.
(d) Two Eurasian men Flory has befriended.

3. Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________.
(a) has a Burmese wife.
(b) does not find her attractive.
(c) wants her to admire the Burmese.
(d) wants her to return with him to England.

4. What "sacrifice" does Mrs. Lackersteen make for Elizabeth?
(a) She agrees to stay behind with Elizabeth as Lackersteen returns to the jungle.
(b) She offers to find Elizabeth a husband back in England.
(c) She gives Elizabeth money to make herself a more appealing catch.
(d) She allows Elizabeth to choose for herself between Flory and Verrall.

5. Though Flory and Elizabeth are often alone together, they are never able to _________________.
(a) go hunting together
(b) date
(c) avoid her aunt and uncle
(d) talk intimately

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Flory from falling asleep?

2. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.

3. What causes Verrall to speak to Elizabeth and Mrs. Lackersteen?

4. Why does Verrall enter the Burma Military Police?

5. Why does Flory let the distraction remain?

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