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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. Flory's camp has run out of its opium supply because _________________________.

2. Verrall's face is described as _____________________.

3. How does Flory feel next to Verrall?

4. How does Orwell describe the leopard?

5. What accounts for the change in Mrs. Lackersteen's behavior?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Orwell's use of parasites as motif in the novel. In your essay, identify who or what Orwell might consider a parasite. Use examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how any character deals with the concepts of shame or disappointment in the novel. In your essay, choose at least three examples of the character's behavior and support your argument using these.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of female characters in Orwell's novel. Using one or more characters as support, write an essay in which you identify an attitude or message Orwell exhibits about women or femininity in the novel.

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