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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. Macgregor is most offended by ____________________.

2. Flory signed the notice because ____________________________.

3. What surprises Flory about Elizabeth?

4. U Po Kyin is convinced he would return as a man in his next life because ________________________.

5. What causes Elizabeth to leave Flory's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why do Flory and Veraswami continue to have the same argument each time they meet?

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

8. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

9. Why is Flory so lonely?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Tolstoy suggests the role of the artist is to communicate emotion clearly and sincerely. Write an essay in which you consider Burmese Days as a work of art, holding it up to Tolstoy's standard.

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