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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distinguishes Kyauktada from other Burmese towns?
(a) It has a railway terminus.
(b) It has a social club.
(c) It is bigger than other towns.
(d) It is hotter than other towns.

2. The only solution for Flory's ennui is to ________________________.
(a) take a trip home.
(b) hide from others.
(c) get as drunk as possible.
(d) exercise until he sweats.

3. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.
(a) he wants a beard to grow in and hide his birthmark.
(b) he is too hot to do anything physical.
(c) he is afraid of germs in the water.
(d) he does not want to look in the mirror until he has had a few drinks.

4. During Flory's time in Burma, he has grown ___________________________.
(a) homesick for England.
(b) jaded and resentful of the English.
(c) uncomfortable with his friendship with the doctor.
(d) tired of the Burmese.

5. What does Ma Kin tell her husband about happiness?
(a) Happiness comes from the heart.
(b) Happiness is not in money.
(c) Happiness escapes those who do evil.
(d) Happiness is not in power.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Flory received at Dr. Veraswami's house?

2. What is U Po Kyin unable to do without help?

3. U Po Kyin keeps up his reputation as an impartial magistrate by _______________________________.

4. Ma Hla May complains because _____________________________.

5. U Po Kyin is described as _______________.

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