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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does MacGregor start his day?
(a) He does exercises at home then takes a brisk walk.
(b) He forces the other men to do calisthenics.
(c) He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
(d) He investigates any leftover business from the day before.

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

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

5. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.
(a) irrefutable
(b) undeniable
(c) delusional
(d) sad

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Flory discover Lackersteen's niece, Elizabeth?

3. What causes Elizabeth to leave Flory's house?

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

5. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.

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