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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. How does Westfield feel about pursuing petty criminals?
(a) He refuses to pursue anyone who is not a serious criminal.
(b) He detests it but his racism causes him to feel they are all guilty.
(c) He loathes it but does not resist the duty.
(d) He feels superior to the criminals and revels in his duty.

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

3. Macgregor is most offended by ____________________.
(a) Ellis' drunkenness.
(b) Ellis' use of the term 'nigger.'
(c) Ellis' rude comments on his proposal.
(d) Flory's refusal to stand up for his friend.

4. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?
(a) His ship sinks before it reaches Burma.
(b) His firm needs him back in Rangoon.
(c) His firm will fire him if he leaves the country.
(d) His family has disowned him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.

2. Elizabeth's view of the world is mostly shaped by ____________________________.

3. What does Flory's clerk bring him?

4. What gives Flory brief comfort at the end of the chapter?

5. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Flory and Veraswami continue to have the same argument each time they meet?

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

3. What has Elizabeth's life been like in Paris?

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

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

6. Describe the European Club.

7. What does the interview in Westfield's office reveal about the native Burmese who work for the police?

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

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

10. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

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