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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 has Flory's attitude toward nature changed?

2. What does the Chinese child do that upsets Elizabeth?

3. At the end of the chapter, Flory begins to believe ______________________________.

4. At the end of the chapter, both Flory and Elizabeth expect that ____________________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Flory intimidated by Verrall?

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

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

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

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

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

Consider the roles of nature and the natural in Orwell's novel. Write an essay in which you explore the significance of nature and the natural in relation to Orwell's message.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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