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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose arrival confirms Veraswami's views about the Burmese?
(a) Old Mattu, the beggar
(b) Flo
(c) Ellis
(d) U Po Kyin, the magistrate

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

3. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.
(a) delusional
(b) sad
(c) undeniable
(d) irrefutable

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

5. What distinguishing mark does John Flory have on his body?
(a) A scar on his face
(b) A birthmark on his hand
(c) A mole on his face
(d) A birthmark on his face

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Flory's excuse for evading the war in England?

2. Flory finally leaves the Club because _____________________.

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

4. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?

5. What excuse does Flory make to Elizabeth for Ma Hla May's presence?

(see the answer key)

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