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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. What is Flory's excuse for evading the war in England?
(a) He was refusing to become a man.
(b) He was "fighting his own battles."
(c) He was "sticking by his job."
(d) He was "choosing peace."

2. Veraswami is slightly disappointed when _________________________________.
(a) Flory does not promise to propose him as a club member.
(b) Flory refuses to help him fight U Po Kyin.
(c) Flory refuses to give money to Old Mattu.
(d) Flory leaves without saying hello to his wife.

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

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

5. After the argument, the men occupy their time by ______________________.
(a) reading up on world events
(b) trading jokes
(c) discussing the European women in town
(d) arguing about sports

Short Answer Questions

1. The two things Flory becomes as a result of his harassed childhood are _________________________.

2. Elizabeth's view of the world is mostly shaped by ____________________________.

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

4. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?

5. Flory landed in Burma because ________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

2. Describe U Po Kyin's servant Ba Taik.

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

4. Why is Flory so lonely?

5. What kind of relationship does U Po Kyin seem to have with Ma Kin?

6. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

7. Why does Flory's sudden church attendance concern Ko S'la?

8. How does Veraswami react to Flory's refusal to propose him as a member of the Club?

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

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

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