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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Flory's clerk bring him?
(a) An anonymous letter warning him about Veraswami
(b) A letter from England
(c) A letter from Macgregor
(d) An anonymous letter telling him to avoid Ma Hla May

2. Flory's attitude toward his mistress is ____________________________.
(a) a mixture of fear and excitement.
(b) a mixture of tolerance and disgust.
(c) a mixture of delight and anticipation.
(d) a mixture of love and respect.

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

4. Finally, the doctor tells Flory about his fears regarding ________________________.
(a) U Po Kyin's plot against him.
(b) U Po Kyin's attempts to bribe him.
(c) Flory's health.
(d) the English refusing him entrance to the Club.

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

6. Who accompanies Elizabeth to her uncle's house?
(a) Flory's mistress, Ma Hla May
(b) Flory's servant, Ko S'la
(c) Flory himself
(d) Dr. Veraswami

7. What does Veraswami do when Flory denounces the English?
(a) Veraswami feels free to denounce them, too.
(b) Veraswami pretends he does not hear Flory's comments.
(c) Veraswami warns him that he is becoming a traitor.
(d) Veraswami defends and praises the English.

8. Ko S'la disapproves of Ma Hla May because _____________________________.
(a) He is jealous of her influence over Flory.
(b) He does not approve of a man keeping a mistress.
(c) He is jealous of Flory's success with women.
(d) He is insulted by her behavior toward him.

9. How do most of Flory's experiences portray him?
(a) Ungrateful and confrontational
(b) Cowardly and dishonorable
(c) Cruel and aggressive
(d) Awkward and timid

10. What does Mrs. Lackersteen imply to Elizabeth?
(a) That Elizabeth should quickly find a husband in Burma.
(b) That Elizabeth should not marry until she falls in love.
(c) That Elizabeth should get an education.
(d) That Elizabeth should return to England and find work.

11. Who does Flory feel is the entity to blame for his dishonor and futility?
(a) The Burmese Natives
(b) The English
(c) Himself
(d) Veraswami

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

13. What does U Po Kyin believe will bring him merit at the end of the chapter?
(a) Taking in a local pregnant girl
(b) Honoring his wife.
(c) Giving a basket of mangoes to the priests
(d) Dishonoring Dr. Veraswami

14. Lackersteen does not want to see his wife because __________________________.
(a) she is an irresponsible drinker.
(b) she will make him leave immediately.
(c) she is angry at him and will embarrass him.
(d) she will make him stop drinking.

15. After the argument, the men occupy their time by ______________________.
(a) discussing the European women in town
(b) reading up on world events
(c) arguing about sports
(d) trading jokes

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Flory start his day?

2. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.

3. Ma Hla May is allowed to _____________________________.

4. Why is Elizabeth upset about the pew?

5. Why is Flory ashamed of himself?

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