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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. What confrontation does Flory endure?
(a) He has a meeting with U Po Kyin.
(b) He stands up to Dr. Veraswami.
(c) He turns Ma Hla May out of his house.
(d) He asks Elizabeth to marry him.

2. 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) a woman is considered the same as a rat or frog.
(d) an animal is beyond his status level.

3. Ma Hla May complains because _____________________________.
(a) Flory no longer buys her presents.
(b) Flory has demanded she has no other lovers.
(c) Flory lets Ko S'la treat her rudely.
(d) Flory has sent her back to her parents.

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

5. What distinguishing mark does John Flory have on his body?
(a) A mole on his face
(b) A scar on his face
(c) A birthmark on his face
(d) A birthmark on his hand

Short Answer Questions

1. The plot against Dr. Veraswami is to _____________________________.

2. What gives Flory brief comfort at the end of the chapter?

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

4. What words does Flory use to describe himself?

5. Who is the Subdivisional Magistrate of Kyauktada?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Flory so lonely?

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

4. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

5. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

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

7. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

8. Describe the European Club.

9. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

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

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