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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the members of the Club suddenly allow the butler into their conversation?
(a) He is a respectable member of Burmese society.
(b) They are afraid of his size and demeanor.
(c) He has had many experiences with earthquakes, and they are interested in his stories.
(d) He insists on being the center of attention.

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

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

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

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

6. At the end of Chapter 22, what signals a change?
(a) The river has overflowed.
(b) The rain has finally started.
(c) The English have returned to their camps.
(d) The rain has finally stopped.

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

8. What does Elizabeth enjoy during the canoe trip to the shooting party?
(a) Carrying the gun in her lap
(b) Watching the scenery go by
(c) Carrying on a conversation with the Burman canoe-man
(d) Shooting at birds

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

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

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

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

13. 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.

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

15. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?
(a) Verrall has a spotless reputation with officers and creditors.
(b) Verrall is extremely wealthy.
(c) Verrall is destined for a happy marriage.
(d) Verrall dances with Elizabeth at the Club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mrs. Lackersteen and Elizabeth rush to the train station?

2. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.

3. When Lackersteen returns from camp he _________________________.

4. Elizabeth is most excited when she learns ____________________________.

5. Flory visits Veraswami in order to _______________________________.

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