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Shooting An Elephant
Test Description: A review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A memoir is
A
a story written about someone's life as it is happening.
B
an essay that has a main purpose of pointing out evil in society.
C
a personal narrative written after passage of time on someone's life experience.
D
a diary.
2) The primary purpose of "Shooting an Elephant" is
A
to show Orwell's friendships while he lived in Burma.
B
to show how difficult it is to kill an elephant.
C
to demonstrate the problems with an imperialist government.
D
to show how well the British and Burmese got along.
3) It is only after years have passed that Orwell is able to gain perspective on shooting the elephant. He realizes that he only shot it because:
A
He wanted revenge on it for killing the Burmese man.
B
He wanted to hang its head on his wall.
C
He did not want to look like a fool in front of the Burmese.
D
He was worried it would wreck more houses.
4) Orwell, as a narrator, seems to be reliable because
A
he provides unflinching detail about himself and the Burmese
B
He lets us know he is telling the truth.
C
He tells us everything he does wrong, but also how wonderful the Burmese are.
D
He is a great representative of the British government.
5) Which of the following does the author use to demonstrate the treatment of the Burmese by the British?
A
prisoners in cages
B
prisoners being made into slaves
C
prisoners being brainwashed
D
prisoners being fed to the dogs
6) The three areas of conflict in "Shooting an Elephant" are:
A
Orwell vs.: himself, the Burmese and the British Empire
B
Orwell vs. the elephant, the Burmese and the British Empire
C
Orwell vs.: himself, the elephant and the British Empire
D
The elephant vs: Orwell, the British Empire and the Burmese.
7) Orwell cannot ever develop a relationship with the Burmese because
A
he is too skinny and shy.
B
they are angry at him for shooting the elephant.
C
he knows he will not remain in Burma long so he does not want relationships.
D
he works for the imperialist governement that takes advantage of the Burmese.
8) With which of the statements would the author most likely agree?
A
Imperialism is a good system for both sides.
B
Native populations welcomed British control
C
Imperialism makes a victim of both the native population and those working for the colonizing govern
D
Killing an elephant is an easy task for a British officer
9) Which of the following would be a major theme of the narrative?
A
Imperialism is a system that works
B
Negative attitudes toward imperialism on both sides.
C
The British regarded the Burmese as equals
D
Complete Burmese acceptance of British rule
10) In the narrative, the elephant symbolizes
A
The childishness of the Burmese
B
Native traditions of the Burmese
C
British rule in Burma
D
Support for big game hunting
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