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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Flory feel is the entity to blame for his dishonor and futility?
(a) Himself
(b) The Burmese Natives
(c) The English
(d) Veraswami

2. What is Flory's excuse for evading the war in England?
(a) He was "fighting his own battles."
(b) He was "choosing peace."
(c) He was refusing to become a man.
(d) He was "sticking by his job."

3. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?
(a) He could not function without his servants.
(b) He is now more at home in Burma than in England.
(c) He will not see his Father again before he dies.
(d) He hates Burma.

4. Why does Verrall enter the Burma Military Police?
(a) He has no other training or prospects.
(b) He is running from the law in England.
(c) He needs to escape from a woman.
(d) He has enormous debts to pay.

5. What causes Verrall to speak to Elizabeth and Mrs. Lackersteen?
(a) He notices Elizabeth's beauty from a distance.
(b) Mrs. Lackersteen invites him to dinner.
(c) They approach him and he is delighted to speak to them.
(d) They approach him and he cannot escape them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What words does Flory use to describe himself?

3. Why is Ellis upset that Verrall has abused the butler?

4. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?

5. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?

(see the answer key)

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