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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. Flory feels Elizabeth may be a kindred spirit because ____________________________.
(a) she claims to want to settle down in Burma.
(b) she reveals that she is lonely.
(c) she claims to love reading, as he does.
(d) she comments on the beauty of the natives.

2. U Po Kyin keeps up his reputation as an impartial magistrate by _______________________________.
(a) accepting bribes from both sides, then ruling as he sees fit.
(b) accepting bribes only from Englishmen.
(c) accepting bribes only from those in whose favor he plans to rule.
(d) accepting bribes from both sides, then ruling on behalf of both.

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

4. How does Elizabeth appear to feel about the atmosphere of the Club?
(a) She is bored by the familiar customs.
(b) She is fearful of the attention of so many single men.
(c) She is reassured by the local customs.
(d) She is reassured by the white faces and European habits.

5. What does U Po Kyin believe will bring him merit at the end of the chapter?
(a) Honoring his wife.
(b) Giving a basket of mangoes to the priests
(c) Taking in a local pregnant girl
(d) Dishonoring Dr. Veraswami

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Flory feel is the entity to blame for his dishonor and futility?

2. What is U Po Kyin unable to do without help?

3. Who is the Subdivisional Magistrate of Kyauktada?

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

5. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

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

3. Why is Flory so lonely?

4. Why do Flory and Veraswami continue to have the same argument each time they meet?

5. What do Flory's early years in Burma indicate about his character?

6. Why does Flory remain silent while Ellis insults his friend?

7. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

8. Describe the variety show that Flory and Elizabeth attend.

9. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

10. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

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