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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shooting an Elephant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dickens believes that society's ills are partially due to what?
(a) Lack of families.
(b) Lack of history.
(c) Lack of government.
(d) Lack of morals.

2. Orwell's education at Crossgates is intended to gather him what?
(a) Good job offers.
(b) Advancement opporunities.
(c) Scholarships.
(d) Sponsors.

3. The premise of "No Orchids for Miss Blandish" is that everyone seeks to increase what?
(a) Their personal pride.
(b) Their personal standing.
(c) Their personal power.
(d) Their personal wealth.

4. Orwell finds it remarkable that Dickens attacked everyone without __________ anybody.
(a) Antagonizing.
(b) Hurting.
(c) Pleasing.
(d) Making enemies of.

5. Who delivers the beatings to Orwell for wetting his bed?
(a) The resident advisor.
(b) The headmaster.
(c) The dean.
(d) The principal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dickens feels that _________ success is paramount.

2. Who is the author of the Raffles stories?

3. When Orwell first comes upon the elephant, what is it eating?

4. Dickens was considered a social _______.

5. Once Orwell won his scholarships, the school considered him what?

(see the answer key)

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