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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. How does Elizabeth appear to feel about the atmosphere of the Club?

2. Who wrote the article against Mr. Macgregor?

3. Ko S'la disapproves of Ma Hla May because _____________________________.

4. Why do the servants threaten to leave if Flory marries a European woman?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What attitude does U Po Kyin have about his fatness?

2. Why is Flory so lonely?

3. Who are Westfield, Ellis, Lackersteen, Macgregor and Maxwell?

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

5. Why does Flory remain silent while Ellis insults his friend?

6. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

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

8. What is the lie Flory believes the English tell themselves?

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

10. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the significance of the setting of the novel. Write an essay in which you identify at least three facets of the setting that directly impact events of the novel. Use the text to develop and support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the contrasting motifs of pride and humility in the text. Who or what can be considered proud in the novel? Who or what would be considered humble? Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's definitions of pride and humility, using examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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