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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has the elephant destroyed?
(a) A bamboo hut, some fruit stalls, and a rubbish van.
(b) A.grove of trees, a hut, and a bicycle.
(c) A newsstand.
(d) A cart with vegetables in it.

2. According to Orwell, spring is more noticeable for people in what areas?
(a) Rural.
(b) Urban.
(c) Suburban.
(d) Rural and urban.

3. In what stage of Tolstoy's life did this major change occur?
(a) Old age.
(b) Youth.
(c) Young adulthood.
(d) Middle age.

4. How does Orwell feel about the English language?
(a) It is in decline, but can be saved.
(b) It is neither improving nor declining.
(c) It is declining, and the trend is irreversible.
(d) It is improving.

5. According to Burnham, what is the most important factor for class mobility, in the society he envisions?
(a) Appearance.
(b) Genealogy.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Orwell, what ideal is at stake in international sports competitions?

2. How does Orwell feel about Shakespeare?

3. What book does Orwell quote to support his argument against Satyagraha?

4. Where is the narrator working?

5. Why does Orwell claim that his readers think farmers and fishermen wouldn't be interested in reading his essays about nature?

(see the answer key)

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