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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. Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________.

2. Although Elizabeth and Verrall ride together frequently, __________________________________.

3. What accounts for the change in Mrs. Lackersteen's behavior?

4. At the end of Chapter 22, what signals a change?

5. Why does Verrall enter the Burma Military Police?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Elizabeth's comments about the Burmese reveal about her?

2. What has the day of shooting done for Flory and Elizabeth?

3. What is Mrs. Lackersteen's plan for Elizabeth?

4. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

5. Who or what does Verrall despise?

6. How does Orwell describe the leopard as it is being killed?

7. Why does Flory's birthmark discourage him from kissing Elizabeth?

8. What do Ellis and Westfield plan to do in response to Maxwell's murder?

9. Why does Ellis get involved in a skirmish with the local boys?

10. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Identify at least three events instigated or exacerbated by racism in the novel, and write an essay in which you discuss the role of racism in pivotal events.

Essay Topic 3

Flory uses many allusions in his conversations. Identify at least three of these allusions and identify any character traits Orwell reveals in Flory's allusions. Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's characterization of Flory through his allusions.

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