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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 get to propose to Elizabeth?
(a) Lackersteen finds them kissing outside and objects.
(b) He is interrupted twice.
(c) Flory loses his nerve because of his birthmark.
(d) Elizabeth refuses to hear his offer.

2. Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________.
(a) he is not to blame for his ignorance of polite social behavior.
(b) he always regrets his behavior.
(c) he never suffers serious consequences.
(d) he often apologizes afterward.

3. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.
(a) soft, feminine, and curious.
(b) hard, fearless, and brutal.
(c) bored and unintelligent.
(d) intelligent and amused.

4. What ugly image accompanies the description of the cemetery and graves?
(a) The white headstones and neatly trimmed graves.
(b) The gravestones of sixteen Europeans.
(c) The creeping jasmine and orange-hearted flowers.
(d) The rat holes leading down into the graves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lackersteen returns from camp he _________________________.

2. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?

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

4. Killing the leopard has created what feeling between Flory and Elizabeth?

5. What does Flory's conviction to stand by Veraswami cause him to feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

8. How has Ma Hla May's behavior changed?

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

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

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