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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The earthquake inspires what kind of feeling in the members of the Club after it is over?
(a) Exuberance
(b) Timidity
(c) Bravado
(d) Terror

2. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.
(a) he wants a beard to grow in and hide his birthmark.
(b) he is too hot to do anything physical.
(c) he is afraid of germs in the water.
(d) he does not want to look in the mirror until he has had a few drinks.

3. What does Flory's conviction to stand by Veraswami cause him to feel?
(a) Fear and resentment
(b) Panic
(c) Courage and exhilaration
(d) Guilt and self-loathing

4. What game do the Englishmen play In the evening?
(a) Cricket
(b) Bridge
(c) Poker
(d) Tennis

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who greets Flory and Elizabeth when they go ashore?

2. What excuse does Flory make to Elizabeth for Ma Hla May's presence?

3. Where and when does the story take place?

4. Why does Flory not get to propose to Elizabeth?

5. Ko S'la disapproves of Ma Hla May because _____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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