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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 does Elizabeth enjoy during the canoe trip to the shooting party?
(a) Shooting at birds
(b) Carrying the gun in her lap
(c) Carrying on a conversation with the Burman canoe-man
(d) Watching the scenery go by

2. Why is Ellis upset that Verrall has abused the butler?
(a) Ellis feels protective of the butler.
(b) Ellis believes Verrall has no right to abuse the Club's butler as he is not a member.
(c) Ellis wants Verrall to approve of everyone in the Club.
(d) Ellis believes Verrall is part Burman, and therefore should not be admitted to the Club.

3. What is one of the few subjects that Flory and Elizabeth both enjoy discussing together?
(a) Shooting
(b) Art
(c) Literature
(d) Burmese culture

4. What is Elizabeth's reason for snubbing Flory?
(a) He is keeping a Burmese woman.
(b) He is unattractive.
(c) He is not an experienced horseback rider.
(d) He is not an experienced hunter.

5. Why does Flory not recognize Elizabeth's discomfort at the bazaar?
(a) He is busy buying his groceries.
(b) He sees her interest in the Burmese people.
(c) Elizabeth refuses to speak to him.
(d) He is caught up in the noise and the crowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Europeans react to Maxwell's death?

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

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

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

5. What does U Po Kyin's plan finally cause Ma Kin to feel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What causes the change in Flory's mood after he visits Dr. Veraswami?

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

6. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

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

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

10. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

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