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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.
(a) afraid of offending the English.
(b) ungrateful to the English.
(c) too submissive to the English.
(d) planning to overthrow the English.

2. What does Veraswami do when Flory denounces the English?
(a) Veraswami warns him that he is becoming a traitor.
(b) Veraswami defends and praises the English.
(c) Veraswami pretends he does not hear Flory's comments.
(d) Veraswami feels free to denounce them, too.

3. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?
(a) Verrall is destined for a happy marriage.
(b) Verrall is extremely wealthy.
(c) Verrall has a spotless reputation with officers and creditors.
(d) Verrall dances with Elizabeth at the Club.

4. What does Elizabeth do when Flory calls out to her?
(a) She runs to him.
(b) She tells Ko S'la to tell Flory not to speak to her.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She looks at him but does not speak.

5. What causes Mrs. Lackersteen to lecture Elizabeth on being "cheap?"
(a) Verrall has refused to give Elizabeth money when she has asked for it.
(b) Verrall has given Elizabeth money on many occasions.
(c) Verrall has mentioned he plans to marry Elizabeth only if her family is wealthy.,
(d) Verrall has made no motions to marry Elizabeth even though they have had an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elizabeth appear to feel about the atmosphere of the Club?

2. Why are Elizabeth and Verrall indifferent to the heat?

3. Flory's resolve to shoot the dog results in __________________________.

4. How does Orwell describe the ugly periods in Flory's past?

5. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?

(see the answer key)

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