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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Flory do when he learns the truth about Elizabeth's affair with Verrall?
(a) Gets drunk and engages a Burmese prostitute
(b) Gets drunk and confronts Elizabeth
(c) Leaves immediately for England
(d) Leaves immediately for the camp

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

4. Who commits the murder?
(a) The relatives of Ma Hla May commit the murder.
(b) U Po Kyin commits the murder as revenge.
(c) The relatives of the man Maxwell shot commit the murder.
(d) Maxwell commits the murder.

5. Although Elizabeth and Verrall ride together frequently, __________________________________.
(a) they are no more or less intimate than they were in the beginning.
(b) they are not attracted to one another.
(c) they are not concerned about marriage.
(d) they are no closer to finding a romantic attachment.

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

7. Killing the leopard has created what feeling between Flory and Elizabeth?
(a) Pity
(b) Intimacy
(c) Disgust
(d) Fear

8. What do the locals carry ashore at the end of Chapter twenty-one?
(a) Ellis' body
(b) Maxwell's body
(c) Verrall's body
(d) Westfield's body

9. Who greets Flory and Elizabeth when they go ashore?
(a) The Eurasians
(b) Ellis
(c) The village headman
(d) Ko S'la

10. Flory's camp has run out of its opium supply because _________________________.
(a) U Po Kyin ordered a raid to seize the opium.
(b) Dr. Veraswami has seized any illegal drug to save his reputation.
(c) U Po Kyin has refused aid to Flory.
(d) Dr. Veraswami has refused aid to Flory.

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

12. Veraswami's letter informs Flory that __________________________.
(a) U Po Kyin has denounced Flory openly.
(b) U Po Kyin continues in his exploits.
(c) U Po Kyin has given up his exploits.
(d) U Po Kyin has apologized to him.

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

14. Why does Ko S'la tell Flory he should not attempt to play polo?
(a) He does not know the rules of the game.
(b) He is too old.
(c) He is not a good rider.
(d) He will look foolish in front of Elizabeth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Orwell describe the leopard?

2. How does Elizabeth thwarts Lackersteen's attempts at rape?

3. How does Flory feel next to Verrall?

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

5. Who finally runs for help during the riot?

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