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

2. How is Flory received at Dr. Veraswami's house?
(a) Flory is treated as an intruder in Veraswami's personal life.
(b) Flory is welcomed and respected by Veraswami.
(c) Flory is welcomed, but only because he is beneficial to Veraswami's goals.
(d) Flory is resented but tolerated.

3. The plot against Dr. Veraswami is to _____________________________.
(a) destroy his medical practice to make room for another doctor.
(b) destroy his reputation and ruin him forever.
(c) have him arrested so that U Po Kyin could demand a bribe from him.
(d) drive him away from the Club.

4. Veraswami sees the English as ______________________.
(a) a civilizing presence.
(b) an unwelcome presence.
(c) an unfortunate necessity.
(d) a pox.

5. Ellis confronts Macgregor because _______________________.
(a) he is unhappy with the service at the Club.
(b) he wants Macgregor to apologize for his notice.
(c) he does not want non-whites admitted to the Club.
(d) he wants Flory denounced publicly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Macgregor is most offended by ____________________.

2. Who objects to scandal among the men?

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

4. The Club is ______________________.

5. Flory's greatest misery is ______________________.

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