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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ellis upset that Verrall has abused the butler?
(a) Ellis believes Verrall has no right to abuse the Club's butler as he is not a member.
(b) Ellis feels protective of the butler.
(c) Ellis wants Verrall to approve of everyone in the Club.
(d) Ellis believes Verrall is part Burman, and therefore should not be admitted to the Club.

2. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?
(a) He shoots the dog in cold blood.
(b) He signs a slanderous notice against Veraswami.
(c) He throws Ma Hla May out of the house.
(d) He stays home instead of joining the others at the club.

3. What words does Flory use to describe himself?
(a) Spineless cur
(b) Lord of all he surveys
(c) Local pariah
(d) Misunderstood genius

4. Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________.
(a) he never suffers serious consequences.
(b) he always regrets his behavior.
(c) he often apologizes afterward.
(d) he is not to blame for his ignorance of polite social behavior.

5. Flory's camp has run out of its opium supply because _________________________.
(a) Dr. Veraswami has seized any illegal drug to save his reputation.
(b) U Po Kyin has refused aid to Flory.
(c) U Po Kyin ordered a raid to seize the opium.
(d) Dr. Veraswami has refused aid to Flory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________.

2. Verrall's attitude toward women suggests __________________________.

3. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.

4. Who does Flory feel is the entity to blame for his dishonor and futility?

5. Flory signed the notice because ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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