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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flory landed in Burma because ________________________________.
(a) his parents bought him a position at a firm.
(b) his parents believed he could not survive in England.
(c) his parents demanded he get a job or leave the house.
(d) his parents brought him over on vacation.

2. To what do the doctor and Flory compare the British Empire?
(a) A pox on humanity
(b) A sick patient
(c) A patient who will not pay his bill
(d) A pack of dogs

3. The two things Flory becomes as a result of his harassed childhood are _________________________.
(a) a liar and a footballer.
(b) a traveller and a salesman.
(c) a liar and a boxer.
(d) a friend to the unfortunate.

4. Flory and Ko S'la attend to Flo because _________________________.
(a) she picks up numerous ticks during the day.
(b) she is tired from the walk in the forest.
(c) she is sick from eating table scraps.
(d) she is wet from swimming in the river.

5. How does Flory start his day?
(a) He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
(b) He prepares his household for the day.
(c) He writes letters to his enemies.
(d) He writes a love letter to Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory's attitude toward his mistress is ____________________________.

2. Veraswami is slightly disappointed when _________________________________.

3. How does MacGregor start his day?

4. Mrs. Lackersteen complains about the quality of ______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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