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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. Who objects to scandal among the men?

2. U Po Kyin keeps up his reputation as an impartial magistrate by _______________________________.

3. How does Flory discover Lackersteen's niece, Elizabeth?

4. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

6. What is the lie Flory believes the English tell themselves?

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

8. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

9. What do Flory's early years in Burma indicate about his character?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tolstoy suggests the role of the artist is to communicate emotion clearly and sincerely. Write an essay in which you consider Burmese Days as a work of art, holding it up to Tolstoy's standard.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the significance of the setting of the novel. Write an essay in which you identify at least three facets of the setting that directly impact events of the novel. Use the text to develop and support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of female characters in Orwell's novel. Using one or more characters as support, write an essay in which you identify an attitude or message Orwell exhibits about women or femininity in the novel.

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