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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) wants her to return with him to England.
(b) does not find her attractive.
(c) has a Burmese wife.
(d) wants her to admire the Burmese.

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

3. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.
(a) someone who will overlook his birthmark.
(b) someone to fight Ellis.
(c) someone to force him to stand up for himself.
(d) someone with whom he can share his life.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Though Flory and Elizabeth are often alone together, they are never able to _________________.

2. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.

3. Flory's camp has run out of its opium supply because _________________________.

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

5. What keeps Flory from falling asleep?

(see the answer key)

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