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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 is more aware of his birthmark when ___________________________.
(a) he is attracted to a woman.
(b) he feels angry.
(c) someone wants to touch him.
(d) he feels ashamed of himself.

2. Finally, the doctor tells Flory about his fears regarding ________________________.
(a) the English refusing him entrance to the Club.
(b) U Po Kyin's plot against him.
(c) U Po Kyin's attempts to bribe him.
(d) Flory's health.

3. How does Flory start his day?
(a) He drinks gin while sitting in the tub.
(b) He prepares his household for the day.
(c) He writes letters to his enemies.
(d) He writes a love letter to Elizabeth.

4. The Club is ______________________.
(a) a four-room wooden building.
(b) a grand estate.
(c) a pillared building in the center of town.
(d) a golf course outside of town.

5. Flory and Ko S'la attend to Flo because _________________________.
(a) she picks up numerous ticks during the day.
(b) she is wet from swimming in the river.
(c) she is tired from the walk in the forest.
(d) she is sick from eating table scraps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Macgregor is the only Englishman who does not ____________________.

2. How does Elizabeth appear to feel about the atmosphere of the Club?

3. What distinguishes Kyauktada from other Burmese towns?

4. Flory's resolve to shoot the dog results in __________________________.

5. Who objects most strongly to Macgregor's notice about admitting non-whites to the Club?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Flory get rid of Ma Hla May?

5. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

6. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

7. How is Macgregor different from the other Europeans in the Club?

8. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

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

10. Why is Flory so lonely?

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