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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lackersteen imply to Elizabeth?
(a) That Elizabeth should quickly find a husband in Burma.
(b) That Elizabeth should return to England and find work.
(c) That Elizabeth should not marry until she falls in love.
(d) That Elizabeth should get an education.

2. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?
(a) She mourns extensively.
(b) She immediately takes a cruise looking for a husband.
(c) She decides that she wants to live the life of an artist.
(d) She immediately sets sail for Burma at her uncle's invitation.

3. Macgregor is the only Englishman who does not ____________________.
(a) want to admit non-whites to the Club.
(b) object to Lackersteen's drinking and carousing.
(c) like Ellis.
(d) drink before sunset.

4. Flory's attitude toward his mistress is ____________________________.
(a) a mixture of fear and excitement.
(b) a mixture of love and respect.
(c) a mixture of delight and anticipation.
(d) a mixture of tolerance and disgust.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the servants threaten to leave if Flory marries a European woman?

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

3. Who is Flo?

4. Why does Flory let the distraction remain?

5. Ba Taik is ___________

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are Westfield, Ellis, Lackersteen, Macgregor and Maxwell?

3. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

4. Why is Flory so lonely?

5. Why does Flory's sudden church attendance concern Ko S'la?

6. What seems to be Flory's motivation for ignoring the anonymous letter about Veraswami?

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

8. How does Veraswami react to Flory's refusal to propose him as a member of the Club?

9. What is revealed about Flory's childhood in the chapter?

10. Why does Flory get rid of Ma Hla May?

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