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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. U Po Kyin's meal is described as ______________________.

2. Mrs. Lackersteen complains about the quality of ______________.

3. What does Ma Kin encourage her husband to do?

4. What surprises Flory about Elizabeth?

5. What confrontation does Flory endure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elizabeth Lackersteen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What attitude does U Po Kyin have about his fatness?

9. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

10. What is U Po Kyin's plan against Dr. Veraswami?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Henry Louis Mencken said, "There is something even more valuable to civilization than wisdom, and that is character." Consider Orwell's messages about civilization in the novel. Write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify Mencken's statement using examples from the text to support your argument.

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