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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. Elizabeth's behavior at the headman's house could be described as ______________________.

2. What is the description of the mood of Chapter 17?

3. What does Flory mistakenly believe?

4. Flory is convinced he is ______________________.

5. Killing the leopard has created what feeling between Flory and Elizabeth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

2. What is the result of Ellis' confrontation with the local boys?

3. Who or what helps Flory through the difficulties he is having at the camp?

4. Who or what does Verrall despise?

5. What happens for Flory as a result of his role in the riot?

6. What unpleasant event does Elizabeth face before going to the Club?

7. What do Elizabeth's comments about the Burmese reveal about her?

8. How does Flory arrange to stay in town to be around Elizabeth?

9. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

10. What do Ellis and Westfield plan to do in response to Maxwell's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A German proverb states, "If the eye does not want to see, neither light nor glasses will help." Examine the motif of sight in the novel. Write an essay in which you identify any character or characters who "do not want to see," and discuss Orwell's message regarding the consequences of such behavior.

Essay Topic 2

Some of the characters in Orwell's novel are not what they appear to be to be, or behave in ways that contradict their beliefs. Choose one character and write an essay in which you explore his or her contradicting beliefs and actions.

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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