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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. Ba Taik is ___________

2. After the argument, the men occupy their time by ______________________.

3. How does MacGregor start his day?

4. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.

5. Ko S'la is __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about Flory's childhood in the chapter?

2. Why is Flory so lonely?

3. What is the lie Flory believes the English tell themselves?

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

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

6. Why does Flory remain silent while Ellis insults his friend?

7. Describe U Po Kyin's servant Ba Taik.

8. Why are the English men upset over the article in the Burmese Patriot?

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

10. Why does Flory get rid of Ma Hla May?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of female characters in Orwell's novel. Using one or more characters as support, write an essay in which you identify an attitude or message Orwell exhibits about women or femininity in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Flory uses many allusions in his conversations. Identify at least three of these allusions and identify any character traits Orwell reveals in Flory's allusions. Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's characterization of Flory through his allusions.

Essay Topic 3

Orwell's novel contains many examples of power and weakness. Consider Orwell's purpose or intent in developing these motifs. Then write an essay in which you use examples of power and weakness to support an argument for Orwell's purpose.

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