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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.
(a) a Japanese lantern.
(b) a silver orb.
(c) an envious goddess.
(d) a sick woman creeping out of bed.

3. Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________.
(a) for your past.
(b) for who you know.
(c) for what you are.
(d) for what you own.

4. 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 reluctant, but come around to Flory's suggestion.
(d) They are responsive to the idea.

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

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

7. What does U Po Kyin's plan finally cause Ma Kin to feel?
(a) Contempt
(b) Joy
(c) Ambition
(d) Envy

8. How does U Po Kyin stand to profit from the murder?
(a) The murder will assure his place in Heaven.
(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 be blamed on Dr. Veraswami.

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. Elizabeth is most excited when she learns ____________________________.
(a) she may be able to hunt a leopard.
(b) Flory plans to propose to her at the Club later.
(c) Flory wants her to return to the headman's house.
(d) she may be able to hunt a dog.

14. When Lackersteen invites Verrall to the Club, __________________________.
(a) Verrall ignores the invitation.
(b) Verrall comes to the Club at once.
(c) Verrall declines the invitation.
(d) Verrall comes to the Club with a native friend.

15. How does Flory feel next to Verrall?
(a) Wise and experienced
(b) Poor and ignorant
(c) Old and shabby
(d) Young and vibrant

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Elizabeth's first thought when she thinks of Flory?

3. At the end of Chapter 22, what signals a change?

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

5. Why is Ellis upset that Verrall has abused the butler?

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