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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Flory not get to propose to Elizabeth?
(a) Elizabeth refuses to hear his offer.
(b) He is interrupted twice.
(c) Flory loses his nerve because of his birthmark.
(d) Lackersteen finds them kissing outside and objects.

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

4. How does Elizabeth feel when she kills a bird?
(a) Dizzy with her own power over the men
(b) Overcome by happiness
(c) Angry at herself
(d) Guilty

5. What is Elizabeth's first thought when she thinks of Flory?
(a) She remembers his birthmark first.
(b) She remembers his drinking first.
(c) She remembers his kindness first.
(d) She remembers his courage first.

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

7. Veraswami's letter informs Flory that __________________________.
(a) U Po Kyin continues in his exploits.
(b) U Po Kyin has apologized to him.
(c) U Po Kyin has denounced Flory openly.
(d) U Po Kyin has given up his exploits.

8. What does Flory's conviction to stand by Veraswami cause him to feel?
(a) Fear and resentment
(b) Guilt and self-loathing
(c) Panic
(d) Courage and exhilaration

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

10. When Lackersteen invites Verrall to the Club, __________________________.
(a) Verrall comes to the Club with a native friend.
(b) Verrall ignores the invitation.
(c) Verrall comes to the Club at once.
(d) Verrall declines the invitation.

11. Elizabeth's behavior at the headman's house could be described as ______________________.
(a) timid and conciliatory
(b) aloof and superior
(c) warm and inviting
(d) hostile and forbidding

12. Elizabeth admires Flory when she _____________________.
(a) sees how he can shoot.
(b) watches him mix with the Burmese people.
(c) pretends he does not have a birthmark.
(d) talks to him about art and literature.

13. Why does Ko S'la tell Flory he should not attempt to play polo?
(a) He is too old.
(b) He is not a good rider.
(c) He will look foolish in front of Elizabeth.
(d) He does not know the rules of the game.

14. Flory's camp has run out of its opium supply because _________________________.
(a) U Po Kyin ordered a raid to seize the opium.
(b) Dr. Veraswami has refused aid to Flory.
(c) Dr. Veraswami has seized any illegal drug to save his reputation.
(d) U Po Kyin has refused aid to Flory.

15. Flory visits Veraswami in order to _______________________________.
(a) inform him they are no longer friends.
(b) accuse him of the crimes mentioned in U Po Kyin's letters.
(c) apologize for signing the notice against him.
(d) apologize for neglecting to introduce him to Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally runs for help during the riot?

2. What is the description of the mood of Chapter 17?

3. When Lackersteen returns from camp he _________________________.

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

5. How does Lackersteen justify his drinking and philandering?

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