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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.
(a) irrefutable
(b) delusional
(c) sad
(d) undeniable

2. What does Flory mistakenly believe?
(a) That he should bring Elizabeth back to England.
(b) That Elizabeth will enjoy the bazaar.
(c) That Elizabeth is afraid of the Burmese.
(d) That Elizabeth prefers the Club to the bazaar.

3. Verrall's attitude toward women suggests __________________________.
(a) he is not interested in marriage.
(b) he is only interested in marriage to a wealthy English woman.
(c) he is capable of tenderness and emtional intimacy.
(d) he is ready to change for the right woman.

4. What effect does Elizabeth have on Verrall?
(a) Her beauty intimidates him and he cannot speak.
(b) Her disdain for Burmese culture infuriates him.
(c) Her beauty finally causes Verrall to socialize with the English.
(d) Elizabeth's boldness in approaching him offends him.

5. Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________.
(a) has a Burmese wife.
(b) wants her to return with him to England.
(c) wants her to admire the Burmese.
(d) does not find her attractive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.

3. Why does Verrall enter the Burma Military Police?

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

5. Of all the indulgent freedoms allowed a pukka sahib, the one freedom denied them is ________________________.

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