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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What distinguishing mark does John Flory have on his body?
(a) A birthmark on his hand
(b) A birthmark on his face
(c) A mole on his face
(d) A scar on his face

3. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?
(a) His firm will fire him if he leaves the country.
(b) His firm needs him back in Rangoon.
(c) His family has disowned him.
(d) His ship sinks before it reaches Burma.

4. Ba Taik is ___________
(a) U Po Kyin's wife.
(b) U Po Kyin's son.
(c) U Po Kyin's unpaid servant.
(d) U Po Kyin's deputy.

5. How does MacGregor start his day?
(a) He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
(b) He does exercises at home then takes a brisk walk.
(c) He investigates any leftover business from the day before.
(d) He forces the other men to do calisthenics.

6. What does Ma Kin encourage her husband to do?
(a) Buy more merit.
(b) Destroy his enemies
(c) Make more money
(d) Acquire more merit

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

8. Veraswami sees the English as ______________________.
(a) an unfortunate necessity.
(b) an unwelcome presence.
(c) a pox.
(d) a civilizing presence.

9. How does Flory start his day?
(a) He writes a love letter to Elizabeth.
(b) He writes letters to his enemies.
(c) He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
(d) He prepares his household for the day.

10. Why does Flory let the distraction remain?
(a) He does not have the nerve to shoot the dog.
(b) He is too drunk to aim properly at the dog.
(c) He wants Flo to have a companion.
(d) He feels he deserves the punishment.

11. Who is Flo?
(a) Flory's assistant
(b) Flory's cocker spaniel
(c) Flory's wife
(d) Flory's maid

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

13. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.
(a) he agrees with everything Ellis says.
(b) he cannot speak even when Ellis asks him a question.
(c) he leaves the room whenever Ellis enters.
(d) he cannot meet Ellis' eyes and his voice shakes when he speak.

14. Ellis warns Flory that ________________________________.
(a) U Po Kyin is out to get him.
(b) Veraswami may be in some kind of trouble.
(c) Elizabeth has come to Burma to find a husband.
(d) Elizabeth is not impressed by Burma or the natives.

15. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?
(a) She immediately sets sail for Burma at her uncle's invitation.
(b) She decides that she wants to live the life of an artist.
(c) She mourns extensively.
(d) She immediately takes a cruise looking for a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Lackersteen complains about the quality of ______________.

2. Ba Sein arrives to discuss ________________________________.

3. Flory's resolve to shoot the dog results in __________________________.

4. U Po Kyin keeps up his reputation as an impartial magistrate by _______________________________.

5. The two things Flory becomes as a result of his harassed childhood are _________________________.

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