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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Flory visits Veraswami in order to _______________________________.
(a) apologize for signing the notice against him.
(b) apologize for neglecting to introduce him to Elizabeth.
(c) accuse him of the crimes mentioned in U Po Kyin's letters.
(d) inform him they are no longer friends.

3. Elizabeth's behavior at the headman's house could be described as ______________________.
(a) timid and conciliatory
(b) hostile and forbidding
(c) aloof and superior
(d) warm and inviting

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

5. What is Elizabeth's first thought when she thinks of Flory?
(a) She remembers his kindness first.
(b) She remembers his birthmark first.
(c) She remembers his courage first.
(d) She remembers his drinking first.

6. The earthquake inspires what kind of feeling in the members of the Club after it is over?
(a) Bravado
(b) Exuberance
(c) Timidity
(d) Terror

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

8. What "sacrifice" does Mrs. Lackersteen make for Elizabeth?
(a) She offers to find Elizabeth a husband back in England.
(b) She allows Elizabeth to choose for herself between Flory and Verrall.
(c) She agrees to stay behind with Elizabeth as Lackersteen returns to the jungle.
(d) She gives Elizabeth money to make herself a more appealing catch.

9. Who are Francis and Samuel?
(a) Two English men from the Club.
(b) Two Eurasian men Flory has befriended.
(c) Flory's servants.
(d) Elizabeth's uncles.

10. What effect does Elizabeth have on Verrall?
(a) Her disdain for Burmese culture infuriates him.
(b) Elizabeth's boldness in approaching him offends him.
(c) Her beauty intimidates him and he cannot speak.
(d) Her beauty finally causes Verrall to socialize with the English.

11. Verrall's attitude toward women suggests __________________________.
(a) he is not interested in marriage.
(b) he is capable of tenderness and emtional intimacy.
(c) he is only interested in marriage to a wealthy English woman.
(d) he is ready to change for the right woman.

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

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

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

15. What does Flory's conviction to stand by Veraswami cause him to feel?
(a) Fear and resentment
(b) Panic
(c) Guilt and self-loathing
(d) Courage and exhilaration

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flory do when he learns the truth about Elizabeth's affair with Verrall?

2. What does Mrs. Lackersteen plan to do at the end of Chapter 23?

3. Elizabeth now believes she can describe Flory with her deadliest word: ________________.

4. Elizabeth admires Flory when she _____________________.

5. Why does Ko S'la tell Flory he should not attempt to play polo?

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