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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. What gives Flory brief comfort at the end of the chapter?

2. Orwell claims that the notion of men at the 'outposts of Empire' as able and hardworking is ___________.

3. What does Flory realize when he is forced to return to Burma?

4. Many of Flory's early years in Burma were spent ____________________________.

5. Why do the servants threaten to leave if Flory marries a European woman?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Flory end up in Burma?

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

5. How has U Po Kyin risen to power?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If, as Roseanne Cash states, "The key to change... is to let go of fear," consider the potential for change among the characters or institutions in the novel. Write an essay in which you argue for or against the potential for change in any character or institution, considering Cash's statement.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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