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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. U Po Kyin's meal is described as ______________________.
(a) sparse, lonely and bland.
(b) joyous, lengthy and celebratory.
(c) short, light and fresh.
(d) swift, passionate and enormous.

2. What does Veraswami do when Flory denounces the English?
(a) Veraswami defends and praises the English.
(b) Veraswami feels free to denounce them, too.
(c) Veraswami warns him that he is becoming a traitor.
(d) Veraswami pretends he does not hear Flory's comments.

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

4. Of all the indulgent freedoms allowed a pukka sahib, the one freedom denied them is ________________________.
(a) freedom of speech.
(b) freedom of religion.
(c) freedom of choice.
(d) freedom to marry a native.

5. Flory's greatest misery is ______________________.
(a) never experiencing beauty.
(b) being European among Burmese.
(c) being alone.
(d) feeling racist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Flory make to Elizabeth for Ma Hla May's presence?

2. Ba Sein arrives to discuss ________________________________.

3. What confrontation does Flory endure?

4. How do most of Flory's experiences portray him?

5. What nickname is Ellis given to Dr. Veraswami?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of relationship does U Po Kyin seem to have with Ma Kin?

2. What does the interview in Westfield's office reveal about the native Burmese who work for the police?

3. Among the visitors to U Po Kyin's house, which of these does he agree to see, and why?

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

5. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

6. Who are Westfield, Ellis, Lackersteen, Macgregor and Maxwell?

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

8. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

9. Why is Flory so lonely?

10. How does Veraswami respond to Flory's verbal attacks on his fellow Europeans?

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