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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. Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________.
(a) he often apologizes afterward.
(b) he is not to blame for his ignorance of polite social behavior.
(c) he always regrets his behavior.
(d) he never suffers serious consequences.

2. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?
(a) His firm will fire him if he leaves the country.
(b) His ship sinks before it reaches Burma.
(c) His firm needs him back in Rangoon.
(d) His family has disowned him.

3. Flory and Elizabeth have an intimate moment _____________________________.
(a) right after they leave the headman's house.
(b) right before Flory kills the tiger.
(c) right after she kills a jungle cock.
(d) right after she misses her first shot.

4. Why is Elizabeth upset about the pew?
(a) She is not allowed to sit in the front with the rest of the whites.
(b) She thinks the female natives are being exploited.
(c) She has to sit among the natives and watch a suggestive dance.
(d) She feels Flory might try to abandon her there.

5. What does Veraswami do when Flory denounces the English?
(a) Veraswami defends and praises the English.
(b) Veraswami feels free to denounce them, too.
(c) Veraswami warns him that he is becoming a traitor.
(d) Veraswami pretends he does not hear Flory's comments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory visits Veraswami in order to _______________________________.

2. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.

3. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?

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

5. How do most of Flory's experiences portray him?

(see the answer key)

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