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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. How does Orwell describe the leopard?
(a) Meowing
(b) Sobbing
(c) Purring
(d) Hissing

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

3. Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________.
(a) for your past.
(b) for who you know.
(c) for what you own.
(d) for what you are.

4. Why are Elizabeth and Verrall indifferent to the heat?
(a) They are young, and heat does not bother the young.
(b) They are too distracted by each other to notice.
(c) They are busy drinking most of the time, and do not notice.
(d) They have lived in warm climates their entire lives.

5. Who finally runs for help during the riot?
(a) Macgregor
(b) Ellis
(c) Flory
(d) Verrall

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Verrall to speak to Elizabeth and Mrs. Lackersteen?

2. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?

3. What does Mrs. Lackersteen plan to do at the end of Chapter 23?

4. Elizabeth now believes she can describe Flory with her deadliest word: ________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What choice does Macgregor offer the Englishmen in regards to electing a native member of the Club?

2. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

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

5. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

6. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

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

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

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

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

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