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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. When Lackersteen returns from camp he _________________________.

2. Why do the Burmese riot outside the Club?

3. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.

4. What is one of the few subjects that Flory and Elizabeth both enjoy discussing together?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who or what does Verrall despise?

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

3. How has Ma Hla May's behavior changed?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Orwell describe the leopard as it is being killed?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

George Bernard Shaw said, "Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated." Consider the roles of hatred and cowardice in the novel. Then write an essay in which you identify Orwell's definition of either concept using textual examples as support.

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