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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who commits the murder?
(a) Maxwell commits the murder.
(b) U Po Kyin commits the murder as revenge.
(c) The relatives of the man Maxwell shot commit the murder.
(d) The relatives of Ma Hla May commit the murder.

2. During Flory's time in Burma, he has grown ___________________________.
(a) tired of the Burmese.
(b) jaded and resentful of the English.
(c) homesick for England.
(d) uncomfortable with his friendship with the doctor.

3. What keeps Flory from falling asleep?
(a) Ma Hla May will not leave him alone.
(b) A dog attacked Flo outside his house.
(c) Birds are calling in the trees outside his house.
(d) A dog continues to yelp outside his house.

4. U Po Kyin keeps up his reputation as an impartial magistrate by _______________________________.
(a) accepting bribes from both sides, then ruling as he sees fit.
(b) accepting bribes from both sides, then ruling on behalf of both.
(c) accepting bribes only from those in whose favor he plans to rule.
(d) accepting bribes only from Englishmen.

5. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?
(a) Cries upon seeing her
(b) Wants her to hold him
(c) Wets himself on the floor
(d) Climbs up on to her lap

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who objects most strongly to Macgregor's notice about admitting non-whites to the Club?

3. What does Ma Kin tell her husband about happiness?

4. Elizabeth is most excited when she learns ____________________________.

5. Why do the servants threaten to leave if Flory marries a European woman?

(see the answer key)

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