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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. When Lackersteen invites Verrall to the Club, __________________________.
(a) Verrall comes to the Club at once.
(b) Verrall declines the invitation.
(c) Verrall ignores the invitation.
(d) Verrall comes to the Club with a native friend.

2. What causes Mrs. Lackersteen to lecture Elizabeth on being "cheap?"
(a) Verrall has given Elizabeth money on many occasions.
(b) Verrall has mentioned he plans to marry Elizabeth only if her family is wealthy.,
(c) Verrall has refused to give Elizabeth money when she has asked for it.
(d) Verrall has made no motions to marry Elizabeth even though they have had an affair.

3. Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________.
(a) wants her to return with him to England.
(b) wants her to admire the Burmese.
(c) has a Burmese wife.
(d) does not find her attractive.

4. Elizabeth is most excited when she learns ____________________________.
(a) she may be able to hunt a dog.
(b) Flory wants her to return to the headman's house.
(c) Flory plans to propose to her at the Club later.
(d) she may be able to hunt a leopard.

5. How do the Europeans react to Maxwell's death?
(a) They are so angry that they stage a riot against the locals.
(b) They are relieved that he will no longer harrass them.
(c) They are outraged but not personally saddened.
(d) They are all in mourning for several weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elizabeth enjoy during the canoe trip to the shooting party?

2. Why do the Burmese riot outside the Club?

3. How does Elizabeth thwarts Lackersteen's attempts at rape?

4. At the end of Chapter 22, what signals a change?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ellis get involved in a skirmish with the local boys?

2. Why do the Englishmen decide that Verrall is ungracious?

3. What do the two riderless ponies indicate about Verrall and Elizabeth?

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

5. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

6. What do Elizabeth's comments about the Burmese reveal about her?

7. The description of the evening on which Elizabeth and Verrall dance sets what kind of tone for their relationship?

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

9. How does Flory arrange to stay in town to be around Elizabeth?

10. What is the result of Ellis' confrontation with the local boys?

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