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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.
(a) a Japanese lantern.
(b) an envious goddess.
(c) a silver orb.
(d) a sick woman creeping out of bed.

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

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

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

5. How does Orwell describe the ugly periods in Flory's past?
(a) Formative periods
(b) Unfortunate episodes
(c) Dark spells
(d) Moral failings

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?

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

3. Flory visits Veraswami in order to _______________________________.

4. What does U Po Kyin's plan finally cause Ma Kin to feel?

5. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?

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