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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. Why does Flory not kiss Elizabeth in the jungle?

2. What causes the Englishmen to feel envy for Verrall?

3. Elizabeth understands that Flory ________________________.

4. Why do the members of the Club suddenly allow the butler into their conversation?

5. Although Elizabeth and Verrall ride together frequently, __________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ellis get involved in a skirmish with the local boys?

2. What is Mrs. Lackersteen's plan for Elizabeth?

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

4. The description of the evening on which Elizabeth and Verrall dance sets what kind of tone for their relationship?

5. In what position does Flory find himself at the end of Chapter 19?

6. What has the day of shooting done for Flory and Elizabeth?

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

8. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

9. Who or what does Verrall despise?

10. What choice does Macgregor offer the Englishmen in regards to electing a native member of the Club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the motif of heat in Orwell's novel. Write an essay in which you identify the author's message using the motif of heat to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Identify at least three events instigated or exacerbated by racism in the novel, and write an essay in which you discuss the role of racism in pivotal events.

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