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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. What distinguishing mark does John Flory have on his body?

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

3. Who objects most strongly to Macgregor's notice about admitting non-whites to the Club?

4. How does Flory discover Lackersteen's niece, Elizabeth?

5. To what do the doctor and Flory compare the British Empire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

2. What has Elizabeth's life been like in Paris?

3. What do Flory's early years in Burma indicate about his character?

4. Why does Flory's sudden church attendance concern Ko S'la?

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

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

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

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

9. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

10. Among the visitors to U Po Kyin's house, which of these does he agree to see, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Examining the roles of the timber companies, the Club, and the English officials in the novel, identify any social institution or aspect of mankind that Orwell criticizes in his novel. Write an essay in identifying Orwell's criticism and support it with specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

George Bernard Shaw said, "Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated." Consider the roles of hatred and cowardice in the novel. Then write an essay in which you identify Orwell's definition of either concept using textual examples as support.

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