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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lackersteen does not want to see his wife because __________________________.
(a) she will make him leave immediately.
(b) she will make him stop drinking.
(c) she is an irresponsible drinker.
(d) she is angry at him and will embarrass him.

2. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.
(a) he agrees with everything Ellis says.
(b) he cannot speak even when Ellis asks him a question.
(c) he cannot meet Ellis' eyes and his voice shakes when he speak.
(d) he leaves the room whenever Ellis enters.

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

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

5. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.
(a) someone to force him to stand up for himself.
(b) someone with whom he can share his life.
(c) someone who will overlook his birthmark.
(d) someone to fight Ellis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.

2. What nickname is Ellis given to Dr. Veraswami?

3. What aspect of the setting is repeatedly mentioned in Chapter 2?

4. Who accompanies Elizabeth to her uncle's house?

5. Flory landed in Burma because ________________________________.

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