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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who finally runs for help during the riot?
(a) Macgregor
(b) Verrall
(c) Ellis
(d) Flory

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

4. Flory and Elizabeth's journey through the jungle is described as ______________________.
(a) an oppressive struggle.
(b) a wonderland of beauty.
(c) a relief from the heat of the day.
(d) a journey into their hearts.

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

6. What causes Mrs. Lackersteen to lecture Elizabeth on being "cheap?"
(a) Verrall has mentioned he plans to marry Elizabeth only if her family is wealthy.,
(b) Verrall has given Elizabeth money on many occasions.
(c) Verrall has refused to give Elizabeth money when she has asked for it.
(d) Verrall has made no motions to marry Elizabeth even though they have had an affair.

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

8. Why do the Burmese riot outside the Club?
(a) Ellis has murdered Maxwell, and the Burmese want justice.
(b) Ellis has attacked a group of local boys and the Burmese want revenge.
(c) Ellis has murdered a local boy, and the Burmese want revenge.
(d) Ellis has published an unflattering article of the Burmese.

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

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

11. Flory is convinced he is ______________________.
(a) in love with Mrs. Lackersteen.
(b) in love with Elizabeth.
(c) in love with Ma Hla May.
(d) destined to remain a bachelor.

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

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

14. How does Orwell describe the leopard?
(a) Purring
(b) Hissing
(c) Sobbing
(d) Meowing

15. What causes Verrall to speak to Elizabeth and Mrs. Lackersteen?
(a) He notices Elizabeth's beauty from a distance.
(b) Mrs. Lackersteen invites him to dinner.
(c) They approach him and he is delighted to speak to them.
(d) They approach him and he cannot escape them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Lackersteen invites Verrall to the Club, __________________________.

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

4. How does Lackersteen justify his drinking and philandering?

5. How do the Europeans react to Maxwell's death?

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