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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 Flory discover Lackersteen's niece, Elizabeth?
(a) She screams when she is frightened by a water buffalo.
(b) She runs to him for rescue from the natives.
(c) She faints from the heat on his doorstep.
(d) She screams when she is frightened by Ko S'la.

2. 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

3. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?
(a) He is now more at home in Burma than in England.
(b) He will not see his Father again before he dies.
(c) He could not function without his servants.
(d) He hates Burma.

4. Flory's fear of a confrontation with Ellis is clear because _______________________.
(a) he leaves the room whenever Ellis enters.
(b) he agrees with everything Ellis says.
(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 gives Flory brief comfort at the end of the chapter?
(a) A burst of sunshine
(b) A walk in the woods
(c) A cool breeze
(d) A dip in the pond

Short Answer Questions

1. Ba Sein arrives to discuss ________________________________.

2. More than anything, Flory wishes for _________________________.

3. How does Flory start his day?

4. What does U Po Kyin believe will bring him merit at the end of the chapter?

5. Lackersteen does not want to see his wife because __________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

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

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

5. Describe U Po Kyin's servant Ba Taik.

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

7. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

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

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

10. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

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