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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. Ko S'la disapproves of Ma Hla May because _____________________________.
(a) He is jealous of Flory's success with women.
(b) He does not approve of a man keeping a mistress.
(c) He is jealous of her influence over Flory.
(d) He is insulted by her behavior toward him.

2. Mrs. Lackersteen believes the natives are _________________________.
(a) too submissive to the English.
(b) afraid of offending the English.
(c) ungrateful to the English.
(d) planning to overthrow the English.

3. What surprises Flory about Elizabeth?
(a) Her willingness to accompany him outside the Club.
(b) Her unwillingness to go to the pwe.
(c) Her admiration of Burma and its culture.
(d) Her confession that she has come to seek a husband.

4. Mrs. Lackersteen complains about the quality of ______________.
(a) her wardrobe
(b) her drink
(c) her servants
(d) her husband's job

5. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?
(a) His ship sinks before it reaches Burma.
(b) His family has disowned him.
(c) His firm will fire him if he leaves the country.
(d) His firm needs him back in Rangoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.

2. Flory signed the notice because ____________________________.

3. How does Flory discover Lackersteen's niece, Elizabeth?

4. What does Lackersteen almost reveal about Ma Hla May?

5. The Club is ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Flory's sudden church attendance concern Ko S'la?

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

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

4. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

5. What is revealed about Flory's childhood in the chapter?

6. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

7. Why is Flory so lonely?

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

9. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

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

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