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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 does Flory feel is the entity to blame for his dishonor and futility?
(a) The English
(b) Veraswami
(c) The Burmese Natives
(d) Himself

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

3. Many of Flory's early years in Burma were spent ____________________________.
(a) working around the clock.
(b) drinking and fighting with natives.
(c) saving money to send home to his parents.
(d) drinking and visiting whores.

4. What distinguishes Kyauktada from other Burmese towns?
(a) It has a railway terminus.
(b) It is hotter than other towns.
(c) It has a social club.
(d) It is bigger than other towns.

5. Lackersteen does not want to see his wife because __________________________.
(a) she will make him stop drinking.
(b) she will make him leave immediately.
(c) she is angry at him and will embarrass him.
(d) she is an irresponsible drinker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory is more aware of his birthmark when ___________________________.

2. Although he takes no action, what does Flory know would be the decent thing to do about the letter?

3. What game do the Englishmen play In the evening?

4. How is Flory received at Dr. Veraswami's house?

5. Who wrote the article against Mr. Macgregor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flory so lonely?

2. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

3. What is the lie Flory believes the English tell themselves?

4. Describe the variety show that Flory and Elizabeth attend.

5. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

6. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

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

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

9. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

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

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