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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Though Flory and Elizabeth are often alone together, they are never able to _________________.
(a) avoid her aunt and uncle
(b) talk intimately
(c) date
(d) go hunting together

4. Why does Verrall enter the Burma Military Police?
(a) He has enormous debts to pay.
(b) He has no other training or prospects.
(c) He is running from the law in England.
(d) He needs to escape from a woman.

5. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.
(a) hard, fearless, and brutal.
(b) soft, feminine, and curious.
(c) bored and unintelligent.
(d) intelligent and amused.

6. How does U Po Kyin stand to profit from the murder?
(a) The murder will be blamed on Dr. Veraswami.
(b) The murder will prove he is to be feared as an adversary.
(c) The murder will continue to incite unrest among the Europeans.
(d) The murder will assure his place in Heaven.

7. How does Elizabeth thwarts Lackersteen's attempts at rape?
(a) Threatening to tell Mrs. Lackersteen
(b) Threatening to leave at once
(c) Threatening to marray Flory
(d) Threatening to tell the police

8. Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________.
(a) has a Burmese wife.
(b) does not find her attractive.
(c) wants her to admire the Burmese.
(d) wants her to return with him to England.

9. Why do Mrs. Lackersteen and Elizabeth rush to the train station?
(a) They have heard that Lackersteen is returning from camp.
(b) They have heard that Verrall is arriving from Mandalay.
(c) They have heard that Verrall is leaving without saying goodbye.
(d) They have heard that the trains are not running in the rain.

10. Why does Elizabeth seem more approachable to Flory that evening?
(a) She starts to embrace Burmese culture.
(b) She is not wearing spectacles.
(c) She is less inhibited when she is drunk.
(d) She wears her hair down.

11. How do the men respond when Flory proposes Veraswami as a member of the Club?
(a) They are responsive to the idea.
(b) They are furious and call for a second, secret vote.
(c) They are furious and refuse to entertain the idea.
(d) They are reluctant, but come around to Flory's suggestion.

12. At the end of the chapter, both Flory and Elizabeth expect that ____________________________.
(a) Flory will enjoy one last night out with the boys that evening.
(b) Elizabeth will pay Flory more respect in the future.
(c) Elizabeth will claim to have killed the tiger on her own.
(d) Flory will propose to Elizabeth that evening.

13. Why does Flory not kiss Elizabeth in the jungle?
(a) He does not want her to see him as a lover.
(b) He suddenly becomes aware of his birthmark.
(c) He fears the Burmese men will catch them.
(d) He suddenly realizes she is indifferent toward him.

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

15. Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________.
(a) he is not to blame for his ignorance of polite social behavior.
(b) he often apologizes afterward.
(c) he never suffers serious consequences.
(d) he always regrets his behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. The earthquake inspires what kind of feeling in the members of the Club after it is over?

2. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.

3. What is the description of the mood of Chapter 17?

4. Why does Flory not get to propose to Elizabeth?

5. Who are Francis and Samuel?

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