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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?
(a) Wets himself on the floor
(b) Cries upon seeing her
(c) Wants her to hold him
(d) Climbs up on to her lap

2. Many of Flory's early years in Burma were spent ____________________________.
(a) saving money to send home to his parents.
(b) drinking and visiting whores.
(c) working around the clock.
(d) drinking and fighting with natives.

3. Flory is convinced he is ______________________.
(a) in love with Mrs. Lackersteen.
(b) destined to remain a bachelor.
(c) in love with Ma Hla May.
(d) in love with Elizabeth.

4. What "sacrifice" does Mrs. Lackersteen make for Elizabeth?
(a) She agrees to stay behind with Elizabeth as Lackersteen returns to the jungle.
(b) She offers to find Elizabeth a husband back in England.
(c) She allows Elizabeth to choose for herself between Flory and Verrall.
(d) She gives Elizabeth money to make herself a more appealing catch.

5. Why does Flory let the distraction remain?
(a) He wants Flo to have a companion.
(b) He does not have the nerve to shoot the dog.
(c) He is too drunk to aim properly at the dog.
(d) He feels he deserves the punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory landed in Burma because ________________________________.

2. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?

3. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.

4. What is one of the few subjects that Flory and Elizabeth both enjoy discussing together?

5. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?

(see the answer key)

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