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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. During Flory's time in Burma, he has grown ___________________________.
(a) jaded and resentful of the English.
(b) uncomfortable with his friendship with the doctor.
(c) tired of the Burmese.
(d) homesick for England.

2. Who is Flo?
(a) Flory's wife
(b) Flory's assistant
(c) Flory's cocker spaniel
(d) Flory's maid

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

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

5. How does Orwell describe the ugly periods in Flory's past?
(a) Dark spells
(b) Moral failings
(c) Unfortunate episodes
(d) Formative periods

Short Answer Questions

1. Many of Flory's early years in Burma were spent ____________________________.

2. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.

3. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.

4. The only solution for Flory's ennui is to ________________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

2. Describe the European Club.

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

4. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

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

6. What seems to be Flory's motivation for ignoring the anonymous letter about Veraswami?

7. Why is Flory so lonely?

8. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

9. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

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

(see the answer keys)

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