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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. What does Verrall do during the funeral?

2. Why does Ko S'la tell Flory he should not attempt to play polo?

3. What does Flory mistakenly believe?

4. What causes Verrall to speak to Elizabeth and Mrs. Lackersteen?

5. What ruins Flory's plan to deliver the leopard skin to Elizabeth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens for Flory as a result of his role in the riot?

2. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

4. What is Mrs. Lackersteen's plan for Elizabeth?

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

6. What is the result of Ellis' confrontation with the local boys?

7. Why does Ellis get involved in a skirmish with the local boys?

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

9. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

10. What do the two riderless ponies indicate about Verrall and Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Consider the role of female characters in Orwell's novel. Using one or more characters as support, write an essay in which you identify an attitude or message Orwell exhibits about women or femininity in the novel.

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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