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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ko S'la is __________________.
(a) Flory's best friend.
(b) Flory's servant.
(c) Flory's cook.
(d) Flory's mistress.

2. In the feud between U Po Kyin and Veraswami, most townspeople _____________________.
(a) try to give each a fair chance to speak his mind.
(b) are behind U Po Kyin.
(c) trust Veraswami completely.
(d) believe U Po Kyin is lying.

3. Flory signed the notice because ____________________________.
(a) He feels Veraswami should be punished.
(b) He does not have the courage to refuse.
(c) He agrees with Ellis after all.
(d) He does not want natives admitted to the club.

4. Although he takes no action, what does Flory know would be the decent thing to do about the letter?
(a) To give it to Ellis
(b) To ignore it
(c) To bring it to Macgregor's attention
(d) To give it to Dr. Veraswami

5. Flory is more aware of his birthmark when ___________________________.
(a) he is attracted to a woman.
(b) he feels angry.
(c) he feels ashamed of himself.
(d) someone wants to touch him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does MacGregor start his day?

2. Fighting for the English was U Po Kyin's dream so that he could ______________.

3. What keeps Flory from falling asleep?

4. Where and when does the story take place?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the lie Flory believes the English tell themselves?

2. What is U Po Kyin's plan against Dr. Veraswami?

3. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

4. Among the visitors to U Po Kyin's house, which of these does he agree to see, and why?

5. Describe the European Club.

6. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

7. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

8. Who are Westfield, Ellis, Lackersteen, Macgregor and Maxwell?

9. What is revealed about Flory's childhood in the chapter?

10. What does the interview in Westfield's office reveal about the native Burmese who work for the police?

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