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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 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) He is caught up in the noise and the crowd.
(d) Elizabeth refuses to speak to him.

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

3. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?
(a) Wants her to hold him
(b) Climbs up on to her lap
(c) Cries upon seeing her
(d) Wets himself on the floor

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The earthquake inspires what kind of feeling in the members of the Club after it is over?

2. What accounts for the change in Mrs. Lackersteen's behavior?

3. As Elizabeth and Verrall dance outside, the moon is described as _________________________.

4. Why does Flory not get to propose to Elizabeth?

5. How does Lackersteen justify his drinking and philandering?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has the day of shooting done for Flory and Elizabeth?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

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