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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose arrival confirms Veraswami's views about the Burmese?
(a) U Po Kyin, the magistrate
(b) Flo
(c) Old Mattu, the beggar
(d) Ellis

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

3. What does U Po Kyin believe will bring him merit at the end of the chapter?
(a) Dishonoring Dr. Veraswami
(b) Giving a basket of mangoes to the priests
(c) Honoring his wife.
(d) Taking in a local pregnant girl

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

5. What does Ma Kin tell her husband about happiness?
(a) Happiness is not in power.
(b) Happiness is not in money.
(c) Happiness escapes those who do evil.
(d) Happiness comes from the heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory is more aware of his birthmark when ___________________________.

2. Flory and Ko S'la attend to Flo because _________________________.

3. After the argument, the men occupy their time by ______________________.

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

5. Where and when does the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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