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

2. Flory does not want to shave because _____________________________.

3. What does Mrs. Lackersteen imply to Elizabeth?

4. Flory's greatest misery is ______________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

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

6. What is Ellis' complaint against the natives?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Consider Orwell's use of parasites as motif in the novel. In your essay, identify who or what Orwell might consider a parasite. Use examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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