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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Elizabeth to leave Flory's house?

2. During Flory's time in Burma, he has grown ___________________________.

3. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.

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

5. The Club is ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the European Club.

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

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

5. How does Veraswami respond to Flory's verbal attacks on his fellow Europeans?

6. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

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

8. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the roles of nature and the natural in Orwell's novel. Write an essay in which you explore the significance of nature and the natural in relation to Orwell's message.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how any character deals with the concepts of shame or disappointment in the novel. In your essay, choose at least three examples of the character's behavior and support your argument using these.

Essay Topic 3

A German proverb states, "If the eye does not want to see, neither light nor glasses will help." Examine the motif of sight in the novel. Write an essay in which you identify any character or characters who "do not want to see," and discuss Orwell's message regarding the consequences of such behavior.

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