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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The village girl that visits that morning claims ____________________________.

2. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?

3. Finally, the doctor tells Flory about his fears regarding ________________________.

4. What does Ma Kin encourage her husband to do?

5. Who walks home with the Lackersteens at the end of the evening?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

3. What has Elizabeth's life been like in Paris?

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

5. How is Macgregor different from the other Europeans in the Club?

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

7. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

8. Describe the European Club.

9. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

10. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the motif of heat in Orwell's novel. Write an essay in which you identify the author's message using the motif of heat to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider Orwell's use of parasites as motif in the novel. In your essay, identify who or what Orwell might consider a parasite. Use examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

A German proverb states, "If the eye does not want to see, neither light nor glasses will help." Examine the motif of sight in the novel. Write an essay in which you identify any character or characters who "do not want to see," and discuss Orwell's message regarding the consequences of such behavior.

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