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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. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.
(a) he is afraid of germs in the water.
(b) he does not want to look in the mirror until he has had a few drinks.
(c) he wants a beard to grow in and hide his birthmark.
(d) he is too hot to do anything physical.

2. What keeps Flory from falling asleep?
(a) A dog attacked Flo outside his house.
(b) Ma Hla May will not leave him alone.
(c) Birds are calling in the trees outside his house.
(d) A dog continues to yelp outside his house.

3. How does MacGregor start his day?
(a) He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
(b) He does exercises at home then takes a brisk walk.
(c) He forces the other men to do calisthenics.
(d) He investigates any leftover business from the day before.

4. Ellis confronts Macgregor because _______________________.
(a) he wants Flory denounced publicly.
(b) he is unhappy with the service at the Club.
(c) he wants Macgregor to apologize for his notice.
(d) he does not want non-whites admitted to the Club.

5. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?
(a) She mourns extensively.
(b) She immediately takes a cruise looking for a husband.
(c) She immediately sets sail for Burma at her uncle's invitation.
(d) She decides that she wants to live the life of an artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.

2. Mrs. Lackersteen complains about the quality of ______________.

3. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?

4. What does Flory's clerk bring him?

5. Flory landed in Burma because ________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

2. What is U Po Kyin's plan against Dr. Veraswami?

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

4. Why are the English men upset over the article in the Burmese Patriot?

5. Why is Flory so lonely?

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

7. Why do Flory and Veraswami continue to have the same argument each time they meet?

8. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

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

10. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

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