Burmese Days Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

2. What attitude does U Po Kyin have about his fatness?

3. What is U Po Kyin's plan against Dr. Veraswami?

4. Describe U Po Kyin's servant Ba Taik.

5. Among the visitors to U Po Kyin's house, which of these does he agree to see, and why?

6. What kind of relationship does U Po Kyin seem to have with Ma Kin?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

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