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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 does Elizabeth do when Flory calls out to her?

2. Although Verrall often offends people, ____________________________.

3. Who greets Flory and Elizabeth when they go ashore?

4. Veraswami's letter informs Flory that __________________________.

5. Elizabeth is most excited when she learns ____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the two riderless ponies indicate about Verrall and Elizabeth?

2. Why does Flory's birthmark discourage him from kissing Elizabeth?

3. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

4. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

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

7. Why do the Englishmen decide that Verrall is ungracious?

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

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

10. Who or what does Verrall despise?

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

Examining the roles of the timber companies, the Club, and the English officials in the novel, identify any social institution or aspect of mankind that Orwell criticizes in his novel. Write an essay in identifying Orwell's criticism and support it with specific examples from the text.

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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