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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. U Po Kyin is convinced he would return as a man in his next life because ________________________.
(a) a woman is considered the same as a rat or frog.
(b) a woman is beyond his status level.
(c) an animal is beneath contempt.
(d) an animal is beyond his status level.

2. 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.

3. Ba Sein arrives to discuss ________________________________.
(a) plots against Mr. Macgregor and Dr. Veraswami.
(b) plots against U Po Kyin and Ba Taik.
(c) court cases against Ma Kin and Dr. Versaswami.
(d) court cases against Mr. Macgregor and Mr. Flory.

4. How is Flory received at Dr. Veraswami's house?
(a) Flory is welcomed, but only because he is beneficial to Veraswami's goals.
(b) Flory is resented but tolerated.
(c) Flory is welcomed and respected by Veraswami.
(d) Flory is treated as an intruder in Veraswami's personal life.

5. Veraswami is slightly disappointed when _________________________________.
(a) Flory refuses to help him fight U Po Kyin.
(b) Flory leaves without saying hello to his wife.
(c) Flory does not promise to propose him as a club member.
(d) Flory refuses to give money to Old Mattu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishing mark does John Flory have on his body?

2. Lackersteen does not want to see his wife because __________________________.

3. What does Ma Kin encourage her husband to do?

4. What aspect of the setting is repeatedly mentioned in Chapter 2?

5. Many of Flory's early years in Burma were spent ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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