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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. Macgregor is the only Englishman who does not ____________________.

3. Although he takes no action, what does Flory know would be the decent thing to do about the letter?

4. Finally, the doctor tells Flory about his fears regarding ________________________.

5. The only solution for Flory's ennui is to ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

3. Why is Flory unafraid of U Po Kyin?

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

5. Why does Flory seem to resent Macgregor?

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

7. Why does Lackersteen's wife distrust him?

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

9. Why does Flory choose to remain in Burma?

10. How is Veraswami's veranda described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the role of desperation in characters' decisions and actions in the novel. Write an essay in which you identify any character and his or her actions as desperate and discuss the consequences that face the character as a result.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the significance of the setting of the novel. Write an essay in which you identify at least three facets of the setting that directly impact events of the novel. Use the text to develop and support your argument.

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