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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the feud between U Po Kyin and Veraswami, most townspeople _____________________.

2. What is U Po Kyin unable to do without help?

3. Who is Flo?

4. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?

5. Ba Taik is ___________

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Westfield, Ellis, Lackersteen, Macgregor and Maxwell?

2. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

3. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

4. How does Veraswami react to Flory's refusal to propose him as a member of the Club?

5. Describe the variety show that Flory and Elizabeth attend.

6. How does Veraswami respond to Flory's verbal attacks on his fellow Europeans?

7. How is Macgregor different from the other Europeans in the Club?

8. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

9. What does the interview in Westfield's office reveal about the native Burmese who work for the police?

10. What seems to be Flory's motivation for ignoring the anonymous letter about Veraswami?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the contrasting motifs of pride and humility in the text. Who or what can be considered proud in the novel? Who or what would be considered humble? Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's definitions of pride and humility, using examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Considering any pair of like-minded characters in the text, such as Ellis and U Po Kyin, or Verrall and Elizabeth, write an essay comparing and/or contrasting their actions and motivations.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the roles of nature and the natural in Orwell's novel. Write an essay in which you explore the significance of nature and the natural in relation to Orwell's message.

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