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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. The Club is ______________________.

2. Flory landed in Burma because ________________________________.

3. Ma Hla May complains because _____________________________.

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

5. Why does Flory let the distraction remain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the English men upset over the article in the Burmese Patriot?

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

4. Describe the variety show that Flory and Elizabeth attend.

5. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

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

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

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

9. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

10. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of allusion in the novel. To whom or what does any character (or the narrator) allude? Why are these allusions important to characterization or development of the message? Write an essay in which you discuss the allusions in the novel, explaining their significance to the author's message or purpose.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the contrasting motifs of pride and humility in the text. Who or what can be considered proud in the novel? Who or what would be considered humble? Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's definitions of pride and humility, using examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Consider Orwell's use of parasites as motif in the novel. In your essay, identify who or what Orwell might consider a parasite. Use examples from the text to support your argument.

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