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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ba Sein brings a copy of __________________.
(a) The Rangoon Gazette.
(b) The Burmese Patriot.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The London Times.

2. The only solution for Flory's ennui is to ________________________.
(a) exercise until he sweats.
(b) take a trip home.
(c) hide from others.
(d) get as drunk as possible.

3. What is U Po Kyin unable to do without help?
(a) Acquire merit
(b) Rise from a chair
(c) Decide court cases
(d) Prepare his own food

4. What distinguishes Kyauktada from other Burmese towns?
(a) It has a social club.
(b) It is hotter than other towns.
(c) It has a railway terminus.
(d) It is bigger than other towns.

5. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.
(a) he wants a beard to grow in and hide his birthmark.
(b) he does not want to look in the mirror until he has had a few drinks.
(c) he is afraid of germs in the water.
(d) he is too hot to do anything physical.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What keeps U Po Kyin from being exposed by those who complain against him?

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

4. Finally, the doctor tells Flory about his fears regarding ________________________.

5. U Po Kyin's meal is described as ______________________.

(see the answer key)

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