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

2. What does Ma Kin tell her husband about happiness?

3. What aspect of the setting is repeatedly mentioned in Chapter 2?

4. What does Veraswami do when Flory denounces the English?

5. Why is Flory not allowed to return to England?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the European Club.

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

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

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

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

Consider the contrasting motifs of pride and humility in the text. Who or what can be considered proud in the novel? Who or what would be considered humble? Write an essay in which you explore Orwell's definitions of pride and humility, using examples from the text to support your argument.

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