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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. Verrall's attitude toward women suggests __________________________.
(a) he is ready to change for the right woman.
(b) he is capable of tenderness and emtional intimacy.
(c) he is only interested in marriage to a wealthy English woman.
(d) he is not interested in marriage.

2. Flory reveals what attitude toward Macgregor?
(a) He acts as though Macgregor does not exist.
(b) He acts contemptuously toward Macgregor.
(c) He acts respectfully toward Macgregor because he looks up to him.
(d) He acts respectfully toward Macgregor but feels contempt for him.

3. The village girl that visits that morning claims ____________________________.
(a) that she has a newspaper article U Po Kyin will want to see.
(b) that she is U Po Kyin's daughter.
(c) that she does not have enough bribe money.
(d) that U Po Kyin is the father of her child.

4. Macgregor is the only Englishman who does not ____________________.
(a) like Ellis.
(b) want to admit non-whites to the Club.
(c) drink before sunset.
(d) object to Lackersteen's drinking and carousing.

5. What does Elizabeth enjoy during the canoe trip to the shooting party?
(a) Shooting at birds
(b) Carrying the gun in her lap
(c) Carrying on a conversation with the Burman canoe-man
(d) Watching the scenery go by

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Flory make to Elizabeth for Ma Hla May's presence?

2. Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________.

3. What words does Flory use to describe himself?

4. What does Flory mistakenly believe?

5. What gives Flory brief comfort at the end of the chapter?

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