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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. What excuse does Flory make to Elizabeth for Ma Hla May's presence?
(a) He says Ma Hla May is a boy.
(b) He says Ma Hla May is Ko S'la's wife.
(c) He says Ma Hla May is the jealous type.
(d) He says Ma Hla May is the laundress.

2. What is Flory's excuse for evading the war in England?
(a) He was "fighting his own battles."
(b) He was "sticking by his job."
(c) He was refusing to become a man.
(d) He was "choosing peace."

3. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?
(a) She mourns extensively.
(b) She decides that she wants to live the life of an artist.
(c) She immediately sets sail for Burma at her uncle's invitation.
(d) She immediately takes a cruise looking for a husband.

4. Ba Taik is ___________
(a) U Po Kyin's wife.
(b) U Po Kyin's deputy.
(c) U Po Kyin's son.
(d) U Po Kyin's unpaid servant.

5. What does Lackersteen almost reveal about Ma Hla May?
(a) That she is Flory's mistress.
(b) That she refuses to do laundry.
(c) That she is Burmese.
(d) That she is jealous of Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory's resolve to shoot the dog results in __________________________.

2. Macgregor is the only Englishman who does not ____________________.

3. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?

4. Flory's greatest misery is ______________________.

5. The plot against Dr. Veraswami is to _____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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