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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ellis upset that Verrall has abused the butler?
(a) Ellis believes Verrall has no right to abuse the Club's butler as he is not a member.
(b) Ellis feels protective of the butler.
(c) Ellis believes Verrall is part Burman, and therefore should not be admitted to the Club.
(d) Ellis wants Verrall to approve of everyone in the Club.

2. What words does Flory use to describe himself?
(a) Local pariah
(b) Misunderstood genius
(c) Lord of all he surveys
(d) Spineless cur

3. How has Flory's attitude toward nature changed?
(a) He is unaware of the beauty of nature because his work has distracted him.
(b) He is indifferent to the beauty of nature because he is mourning the loss of Elizabeth.
(c) He is more aware of the beauty of nature because he is in love.
(d) He is provoked and emboldened by the beauty of nature.

4. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.
(a) ungrateful to the English.
(b) planning to overthrow the English.
(c) too submissive to the English.
(d) afraid of offending the English.

5. Ma Hla May is allowed to _____________________________.
(a) borrow Flory's money without asking.
(b) come in for tea but not for other meals.
(c) wear her sandals in the house.
(d) join Flory for all his meals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Elizabeth and Verrall ride together frequently, __________________________________.

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

3. What does Ma Kin tell her husband about happiness?

4. Why are Elizabeth and Verrall indifferent to the heat?

5. What nickname is Ellis given to Dr. Veraswami?

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