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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who objects most strongly to Macgregor's notice about admitting non-whites to the Club?
(a) Mr. Ellis
(b) Mr. Flory
(c) Mr. Lackersteen
(d) Mr. Chesterton

2. Fighting for the English was U Po Kyin's dream so that he could ______________.
(a) defend the queen.
(b) prove his worth to the white men.
(c) defeat the weak among his own people.
(d) be a parasite upon them

3. What is Flory's excuse for evading the war in England?
(a) He was "choosing peace."
(b) He was "sticking by his job."
(c) He was refusing to become a man.
(d) He was "fighting his own battles."

4. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.
(a) he agrees with everything Ellis says.
(b) he leaves the room whenever Ellis enters.
(c) he cannot speak even when Ellis asks him a question.
(d) he cannot meet Ellis' eyes and his voice shakes when he speak.

5. What nickname is Ellis given to Dr. Veraswami?
(a) Very slimy
(b) That Indian
(c) The savage doctor
(d) Very savvy

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the setting is repeatedly mentioned in Chapter 2?

2. What causes Elizabeth to leave Flory's house?

3. Ellis warns Flory that ________________________________.

4. Ellis confronts Macgregor because _______________________.

5. What does Ma Kin tell her husband about happiness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

2. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

3. What do Flory's early years in Burma indicate about his character?

4. What attitude does U Po Kyin have about his fatness?

5. Why does Flory remain silent while Ellis insults his friend?

6. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

7. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

8. Why does Flory's sudden church attendance concern Ko S'la?

9. What has Elizabeth's life been like in Paris?

10. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

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