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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. U Po Kyin is described as _______________.
(a) fat, yet shapely and beautiful
(b) thin and gaunt
(c) fat and sagging
(d) rotting from within, like old fruit

2. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.
(a) he agrees with everything Ellis says.
(b) he cannot meet Ellis' eyes and his voice shakes when he speak.
(c) he leaves the room whenever Ellis enters.
(d) he cannot speak even when Ellis asks him a question.

3. Veraswami is slightly disappointed when _________________________________.
(a) Flory leaves without saying hello to his wife.
(b) Flory refuses to give money to Old Mattu.
(c) Flory refuses to help him fight U Po Kyin.
(d) Flory does not promise to propose him as a club member.

4. What aspect of the setting is repeatedly mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) The muddy roads
(b) The wind and cold
(c) The oppressive heat
(d) The monsoon season

5. What game do the Englishmen play In the evening?
(a) Bridge
(b) Poker
(c) Tennis
(d) Cricket

Short Answer Questions

1. Ba Sein arrives to discuss ________________________________.

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

3. Flory's attitude toward his mistress is ____________________________.

4. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?

5. Macgregor is the only Englishman who does not ____________________.

(see the answer key)

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