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

2. What gives Flory brief comfort at the end of the chapter?
(a) A dip in the pond
(b) A walk in the woods
(c) A burst of sunshine
(d) A cool breeze

3. What is one of the few subjects that Flory and Elizabeth both enjoy discussing together?
(a) Shooting
(b) Burmese culture
(c) Art
(d) Literature

4. What confrontation does Flory endure?
(a) He turns Ma Hla May out of his house.
(b) He stands up to Dr. Veraswami.
(c) He asks Elizabeth to marry him.
(d) He has a meeting with U Po Kyin.

5. How does Orwell describe the leopard?
(a) Meowing
(b) Hissing
(c) Purring
(d) Sobbing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does U Po Kyin believe will bring him merit at the end of the chapter?

2. Flory visits Veraswami in order to _______________________________.

3. What does Ma Kin encourage her husband to do?

4. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?

5. Why does Ko S'la tell Flory he should not attempt to play polo?

(see the answer key)

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