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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 and Elizabeth's journey through the jungle is described as ______________________.
(a) an oppressive struggle.
(b) a relief from the heat of the day.
(c) a wonderland of beauty.
(d) a journey into their hearts.

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

3. Why do the Burmese riot outside the Club?
(a) Ellis has murdered a local boy, and the Burmese want revenge.
(b) Ellis has published an unflattering article of the Burmese.
(c) Ellis has murdered Maxwell, and the Burmese want justice.
(d) Ellis has attacked a group of local boys and the Burmese want revenge.

4. How does U Po Kyin stand to profit from the murder?
(a) The murder will be blamed on Dr. Veraswami.
(b) The murder will assure his place in Heaven.
(c) The murder will continue to incite unrest among the Europeans.
(d) The murder will prove he is to be feared as an adversary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory's camp has run out of its opium supply because _________________________.

2. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.

3. What does U Po Kyin's plan finally cause Ma Kin to feel?

4. Verrall's attitude toward women suggests __________________________.

5. Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. The description of the evening on which Elizabeth and Verrall dance sets what kind of tone for their relationship?

2. Who or what helps Flory through the difficulties he is having at the camp?

3. Who or what does Verrall despise?

4. What is U Po Kyin's version of the love triangle between Flory, Elizabeth and Verrall?

5. In what position does Flory find himself at the end of Chapter 19?

6. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

7. What unpleasant event does Elizabeth face before going to the Club?

8. Why do the Englishmen decide that Verrall is ungracious?

9. How does Flory arrange to stay in town to be around Elizabeth?

10. What causes the change in Flory's mood after he visits Dr. Veraswami?

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