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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. U Po Kyin is described as _______________.
(a) rotting from within, like old fruit
(b) thin and gaunt
(c) fat and sagging
(d) fat, yet shapely and beautiful

2. Why are Elizabeth and Verrall indifferent to the heat?
(a) They have lived in warm climates their entire lives.
(b) They are busy drinking most of the time, and do not notice.
(c) They are young, and heat does not bother the young.
(d) They are too distracted by each other to notice.

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

4. Ba Sein brings a copy of __________________.
(a) The London Times.
(b) The Burmese Patriot.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Rangoon Gazette.

5. Why does Flory not get to propose to Elizabeth?
(a) He is interrupted twice.
(b) Elizabeth refuses to hear his offer.
(c) Flory loses his nerve because of his birthmark.
(d) Lackersteen finds them kissing outside and objects.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Flory not recognize Elizabeth's discomfort at the bazaar?

2. Who objects most strongly to Macgregor's notice about admitting non-whites to the Club?

3. Why is Elizabeth upset about the pew?

4. Who are Francis and Samuel?

5. Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________.

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