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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) Ellis' body
(b) Verrall's body
(c) Westfield's body
(d) Maxwell's body

2. 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 fears the Burmese men will catch them.
(d) He suddenly realizes she is indifferent toward him.

3. Why does Flory not recognize Elizabeth's discomfort at the bazaar?
(a) He is caught up in the noise and the crowd.
(b) He is busy buying his groceries.
(c) Elizabeth refuses to speak to him.
(d) He sees her interest in the Burmese people.

4. Elizabeth now believes she can describe Flory with her deadliest word: ________________.
(a) fascist.
(b) middle class.
(c) socialist.
(d) highbrow.

5. How does Lackersteen justify his drinking and philandering?
(a) He believes he is still respectable because he is loyal.
(b) He believes he has been given an unfair burden and needs an outlet.
(c) He believes he as the right to do as he pleases.
(d) He believes he is still respectable because he is white.

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

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

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

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

10. 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 the trains are not running in the rain.
(d) They have heard that Verrall is leaving without saying goodbye.

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

12. How do the Europeans react to Maxwell's death?
(a) They are outraged but not personally saddened.
(b) They are all in mourning for several weeks.
(c) They are relieved that he will no longer harrass them.
(d) They are so angry that they stage a riot against the locals.

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

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

15. 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 claim to have killed the tiger on her own.
(c) Elizabeth will pay Flory more respect in the future.
(d) Flory will propose to Elizabeth that evening.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Flory feel next to Verrall?

3. At the end of the chapter, Flory begins to believe ______________________________.

4. What ruins Flory's plan to deliver the leopard skin to Elizabeth?

5. How does U Po Kyin stand to profit from the murder?

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