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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. Why do the Burmese riot outside the Club?
(a) Ellis has murdered a local boy, and the Burmese want revenge.
(b) Ellis has murdered Maxwell, and the Burmese want justice.
(c) Ellis has published an unflattering article of the Burmese.
(d) Ellis has attacked a group of local boys and the Burmese want revenge.

2. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?
(a) Verrall is destined for a happy marriage.
(b) Verrall dances with Elizabeth at the Club.
(c) Verrall has a spotless reputation with officers and creditors.
(d) Verrall is extremely wealthy.

3. When Lackersteen returns from camp he _________________________.
(a) refuses to appear at the club.
(b) continues drinking and carousing with local women.
(c) attempts to seduce Ma Hla May.
(d) attempts to rape Elizabeth.

4. At the end of Chapter 22, what signals a change?
(a) The river has overflowed.
(b) The rain has finally started.
(c) The rain has finally stopped.
(d) The English have returned to their camps.

5. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.
(a) soft, feminine, and curious.
(b) hard, fearless, and brutal.
(c) intelligent and amused.
(d) bored and unintelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elizabeth do when Flory calls out to her?

2. How does U Po Kyin stand to profit from the murder?

3. What "sacrifice" does Mrs. Lackersteen make for Elizabeth?

4. When Lackersteen invites Verrall to the Club, __________________________.

5. Flory and Elizabeth's journey through the jungle is described as ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

2. Why does Flory's birthmark discourage him from kissing Elizabeth?

3. Who or what helps Flory through the difficulties he is having at the camp?

4. What happens for Flory as a result of his role in the riot?

5. What unpleasant event does Elizabeth face before going to the Club?

6. What is U Po Kyin's version of the love triangle between Flory, Elizabeth and Verrall?

7. Who or what does Verrall despise?

8. In what position does Flory find himself at the end of Chapter 19?

9. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

10. What is Mrs. Lackersteen's plan for Elizabeth?

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