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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. Flory and Elizabeth's journey through the jungle is described as ______________________.

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

3. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.

4. When Lackersteen invites Verrall to the Club, __________________________.

5. Who greets Flory and Elizabeth when they go ashore?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Elizabeth's comments about the Burmese reveal about her?

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

3. How does Orwell describe the leopard as it is being killed?

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

5. Why does Flory's birthmark discourage him from kissing Elizabeth?

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

7. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

8. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

9. What choice does Macgregor offer the Englishmen in regards to electing a native member of the Club?

10. What has the day of shooting done for Flory and Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tolstoy suggests the role of the artist is to communicate emotion clearly and sincerely. Write an essay in which you consider Burmese Days as a work of art, holding it up to Tolstoy's standard.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the role of allusion in the novel. To whom or what does any character (or the narrator) allude? Why are these allusions important to characterization or development of the message? Write an essay in which you discuss the allusions in the novel, explaining their significance to the author's message or purpose.

Essay Topic 3

Orwell's novel contains many examples of power and weakness. Consider Orwell's purpose or intent in developing these motifs. Then write an essay in which you use examples of power and weakness to support an argument for Orwell's purpose.

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