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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. How do the Europeans react to Maxwell's death?

2. How does Flory feel next to Verrall?

3. Why does Elizabeth seem more approachable to Flory that evening?

4. What "sacrifice" does Mrs. Lackersteen make for Elizabeth?

5. Flory and Elizabeth's journey through the jungle is described as ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might Elizabeth enjoy holding the gun?

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

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

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

5. What is Elizabeth's attitude toward Flory?

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

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

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

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

10. What causes the change in Flory's mood after he visits Dr. Veraswami?

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

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

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.

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