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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. During Flory's time in Burma, he has grown ___________________________.

2. U Po Kyin is convinced he would return as a man in his next life because ________________________.

3. Ba Taik is ___________

4. Veraswami sees the English as ______________________.

5. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

2. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

3. How does Veraswami respond to Flory's verbal attacks on his fellow Europeans?

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

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

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

7. What is revealed about Flory's childhood in the chapter?

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

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

10. Why does Flory get rid of Ma Hla May?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Consider the roles of nature and the natural in Orwell's novel. Write an essay in which you explore the significance of nature and the natural in relation to Orwell's message.

Essay Topic 3

Flory uses many allusions in his conversations. Identify at least three of these allusions and identify any character traits Orwell reveals in Flory's allusions. Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's characterization of Flory through his allusions.

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