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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.
(a) he is too hot to do anything physical.
(b) he does not want to look in the mirror until he has had a few drinks.
(c) he is afraid of germs in the water.
(d) he wants a beard to grow in and hide his birthmark.

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

3. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.
(a) he leaves the room whenever Ellis enters.
(b) he cannot meet Ellis' eyes and his voice shakes when he speak.
(c) he agrees with everything Ellis says.
(d) he cannot speak even when Ellis asks him a question.

4. U Po Kyin is convinced he would return as a man in his next life because ________________________.
(a) a woman is considered the same as a rat or frog.
(b) an animal is beyond his status level.
(c) an animal is beneath contempt.
(d) a woman is beyond his status level.

5. What aspect of the setting is repeatedly mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) The muddy roads
(b) The monsoon season
(c) The wind and cold
(d) The oppressive heat

6. Ma Hla May complains because _____________________________.
(a) Flory has demanded she has no other lovers.
(b) Flory lets Ko S'la treat her rudely.
(c) Flory has sent her back to her parents.
(d) Flory no longer buys her presents.

7. U Po Kyin is described as _______________.
(a) fat, yet shapely and beautiful
(b) fat and sagging
(c) rotting from within, like old fruit
(d) thin and gaunt

8. What does Mrs. Lackersteen imply to Elizabeth?
(a) That Elizabeth should return to England and find work.
(b) That Elizabeth should quickly find a husband in Burma.
(c) That Elizabeth should not marry until she falls in love.
(d) That Elizabeth should get an education.

9. What distinguishing mark does John Flory have on his body?
(a) A birthmark on his face
(b) A scar on his face
(c) A birthmark on his hand
(d) A mole on his face

10. What excuse does Flory make to Elizabeth for Ma Hla May's presence?
(a) He says Ma Hla May is the jealous type.
(b) He says Ma Hla May is a boy.
(c) He says Ma Hla May is Ko S'la's wife.
(d) He says Ma Hla May is the laundress.

11. How does Westfield feel about pursuing petty criminals?
(a) He refuses to pursue anyone who is not a serious criminal.
(b) He loathes it but does not resist the duty.
(c) He detests it but his racism causes him to feel they are all guilty.
(d) He feels superior to the criminals and revels in his duty.

12. What words does Flory use to describe himself?
(a) Lord of all he surveys
(b) Misunderstood genius
(c) Local pariah
(d) Spineless cur

13. Who walks home with the Lackersteens at the end of the evening?
(a) Westfield
(b) Macgregor
(c) Ellis
(d) Flory

14. Ba Sein arrives to discuss ________________________________.
(a) plots against U Po Kyin and Ba Taik.
(b) plots against Mr. Macgregor and Dr. Veraswami.
(c) court cases against Mr. Macgregor and Mr. Flory.
(d) court cases against Ma Kin and Dr. Versaswami.

15. Ba Taik is ___________
(a) U Po Kyin's deputy.
(b) U Po Kyin's son.
(c) U Po Kyin's wife.
(d) U Po Kyin's unpaid servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory and Ko S'la attend to Flo because _________________________.

2. Flory signed the notice because ____________________________.

3. Ma Hla May is allowed to _____________________________.

4. What does U Po Kyin believe will bring him merit at the end of the chapter?

5. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?

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