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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?
(a) Verrall is destined for a happy marriage.
(b) Verrall dances with Elizabeth at the Club.
(c) Verrall is extremely wealthy.
(d) Verrall has a spotless reputation with officers and creditors.

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

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

5. Elizabeth now believes she can describe Flory with her deadliest word: ________________.
(a) socialist.
(b) highbrow.
(c) middle class.
(d) fascist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Verrall to speak to Elizabeth and Mrs. Lackersteen?

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

3. Verrall's attitude toward women suggests __________________________.

4. The two things Flory becomes as a result of his harassed childhood are _________________________.

5. Flory's resolve to shoot the dog results in __________________________.

(see the answer key)

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