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Burmese Days | Quiz

George Orwell
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Burmese Days | Quiz

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1)

What is Flory's excuse for evading the war in England? (from Chapter 5)

He was "fighting his own battles."
He was "choosing peace."
He was refusing to become a man.
He was "sticking by his job."
2)

Flory reacts to Ma Hla May's appearance by _________________________. (from Chapters 24 and 25)

shouting at her to leave the church at once.
pretending to ignore her.
grabbing her and dragging her from the church.
pretending she is there to confront Ellis.
3)

How does Flory start his day? (from Chapter 6)

He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
He writes letters to his enemies.
He writes a love letter to Elizabeth.
He prepares his household for the day.
4)

More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________. (from Chapter 5)

someone to fight Ellis.
someone to force him to stand up for himself.
someone who will overlook his birthmark.
someone with whom he can share his life.
5)

Who accompanies Elizabeth to her uncle's house? (from Chapter 6)

Dr. Veraswami
Flory himself
Flory's servant, Ko S'la
Flory's mistress, Ma Hla May
6)

Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________. (from Chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13)

does not find her attractive.
wants her to admire the Burmese.
has a Burmese wife.
wants her to return with him to England.
7)

Who confronts Flory at church? (from Chapters 24 and 25)

Elizabeth
Ba Pe
Mrs. Lackersteen
Ma Hla May
8)

What is Dr. Veraswami's last act of kindness for Flory? (from Chapters 24 and 25)

Buying him a tombstone
Burying Flo
Covering up his suicide
Covering up his birthmark
9)

Why do the servants threaten to leave if Flory marries a European woman? (from Chapters 7, 8, and 9)

They feel Flory would be disrespecting Ma Hla May.
They feel a European woman would replace them with European servants.
They feel Flory would be unhappy.
They feel a European woman would be cheap and controlling.
10)

How does MacGregor start his day? (from Chapter 6)

He forces the other men to do calisthenics.
He investigates any leftover business from the day before.
He does exercises at home then takes a brisk walk.
He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
11)

Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________. (from Chapter 18)

he always regrets his behavior.
he is not to blame for his ignorance of polite social behavior.
he often apologizes afterward.
he never suffers serious consequences.
12)

Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________. (from Chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13)

for what you are.
for your past.
for who you know.
for what you own.
13)

What causes Elizabeth to leave Flory's house? (from Chapter 6)

She realizes her uncle does not like Flory.
She and Flory find the servants watching them talk.
She notices Flory's birthmark and is repulsed by it.
She realizes Flory is sympathetic to the natives.
14)

Who commits the murder? (from Chapter 19, 20, and 21)

The relatives of the man Maxwell shot commit the murder.
The relatives of Ma Hla May commit the murder.
Maxwell commits the murder.
U Po Kyin commits the murder as revenge.
15)

Who does Flory feel is the entity to blame for his dishonor and futility? (from Chapter 5)

The English
The Burmese Natives
Veraswami
Himself
16)

What is the description of the mood of Chapter 17? (from Chapters 15, 16, and 17)

Tense
Tender
Frightening
Joyous
17)

What do the locals carry ashore at the end of Chapter twenty-one? (from Chapter 19, 20, and 21)

Maxwell's body
Ellis' body
Westfield's body
Verrall's body
18)

Killing the leopard has created what feeling between Flory and Elizabeth? (from Chapter 14)

Pity
Disgust
Intimacy
Fear
19)

How does Elizabeth thwarts Lackersteen's attempts at rape? (from Chapters 22 and 23)

Threatening to marray Flory
Threatening to tell Mrs. Lackersteen
Threatening to tell the police
Threatening to leave at once
20)

Who is loyal to Flory up until his death? (from Chapters 24 and 25)

Ma Hla May
Ko S'la
U Po Kyin
Ma Kin
21)

What confrontation does Flory endure? (from Chapters 7, 8, and 9)

He has a meeting with U Po Kyin.
He stands up to Dr. Veraswami.
He asks Elizabeth to marry him.
He turns Ma Hla May out of his house.
22)

How does Flory feel next to Verrall? (from Chapters 15, 16, and 17)

Old and shabby
Wise and experienced
Poor and ignorant
Young and vibrant
23)

What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth? (from Chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13)

Climbs up on to her lap
Cries upon seeing her
Wets himself on the floor
Wants her to hold him
24)

At the end of the chapter, Flory begins to believe ______________________________. (from Chapters 15, 16, and 17)

Elizabeth may forgive him shortly.
Ma Hla May has begun to lose her mind.
Ma Hla May's behavior is influenced by someone else.
Elizabeth will marry Ellis or Westfield.
25)

Why is Flory not allowed to return to England? (from Chapter 5)

His firm needs him back in Rangoon.
His firm will fire him if he leaves the country.
His ship sinks before it reaches Burma.
His family has disowned him.
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