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

2. The only solution for Flory's ennui is to ________________________.
(a) get as drunk as possible.
(b) take a trip home.
(c) hide from others.
(d) exercise until he sweats.

3. U Po Kyin is convinced he would return as a man in his next life because ________________________.
(a) a woman is beyond his status level.
(b) an animal is beneath contempt.
(c) an animal is beyond his status level.
(d) a woman is considered the same as a rat or frog.

4. Ma Hla May is allowed to _____________________________.
(a) come in for tea but not for other meals.
(b) borrow Flory's money without asking.
(c) join Flory for all his meals.
(d) wear her sandals in the house.

5. Who walks home with the Lackersteens at the end of the evening?
(a) Flory
(b) Macgregor
(c) Ellis
(d) Westfield

Short Answer Questions

1. Ellis confronts Macgregor because _______________________.

2. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.

3. Macgregor is most offended by ____________________.

4. What does Mrs. Lackersteen imply to Elizabeth?

5. What does Elizabeth's do after her mother dies?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the European Club.

5. What seems to be Flory's motivation for ignoring the anonymous letter about Veraswami?

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

7. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

8. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

9. How does Veraswami react to Flory's refusal to propose him as a member of the Club?

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

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