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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 Verrall do during the funeral?
(a) He leaves town on the train to Mandalay.
(b) He proposes to Elizabeth.
(c) He searches out Maxwell's murderer.
(d) He rides his horse on the maidan opposite the cemetary.

2. What does Flory do when he learns the truth about Elizabeth's affair with Verrall?
(a) Leaves immediately for England
(b) Gets drunk and confronts Elizabeth
(c) Gets drunk and engages a Burmese prostitute
(d) Leaves immediately for the camp

3. How has Flory's attitude toward nature changed?
(a) He is provoked and emboldened by the beauty of nature.
(b) He is indifferent to the beauty of nature because he is mourning the loss of Elizabeth.
(c) He is more aware of the beauty of nature because he is in love.
(d) He is unaware of the beauty of nature because his work has distracted him.

4. Why does Flory not kiss Elizabeth in the jungle?
(a) He fears the Burmese men will catch them.
(b) He suddenly becomes aware of his birthmark.
(c) He suddenly realizes she is indifferent toward him.
(d) He does not want her to see him as a lover.

5. What "sacrifice" does Mrs. Lackersteen make for Elizabeth?
(a) She offers to find Elizabeth a husband back in England.
(b) She agrees to stay behind with Elizabeth as Lackersteen returns to the jungle.
(c) She allows Elizabeth to choose for herself between Flory and Verrall.
(d) She gives Elizabeth money to make herself a more appealing catch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Orwell states that in India you are not judged for what you do but ___________________.

2. What do the locals carry ashore at the end of Chapter twenty-one?

3. How does Orwell describe the leopard?

4. What ugly image accompanies the description of the cemetery and graves?

5. Although Elizabeth and Verrall ride together frequently, __________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

5. What do Ellis and Westfield plan to do in response to Maxwell's murder?

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

7. Who or what does Verrall despise?

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

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

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

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