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What is Orwell's purpose in writing 'Shooting an Elephant'?

• To describe life in Burma

• To expose the evils of imperialism

• To argue for wildlife conservation

What attitude does Orwell's description express? 'Wretched prisoners huddling in the stinking cages of the lockups, the gray, cowed faces of the long-term convicts...'

• Embarrassment

• Indifference

• Rage

What can be inferred from the statement? 'Feelings like these are the normal byproducts of imperialism; ask any Anglo-Indian official, if you can catch him off duty...'

• Officials only admit their misgivings about imperialism privately

• The officials had no problems with imperialism

• Police officers are very busy

What irony is expressed in the statement, "A sahib has got to act like a sahib; he has got to appear resolute, to know his own mind and do definite things..."?

• Orwell objects to the term sahib.

• Although he knows his own mind, Orwell cannot do what he thinks he should.

• Orwell does not appear resolute in front of the crowd.

When he states that it, "would never do" to have the Burmese laugh at him, Orwell reveals his _______.

• Anger

• Pride

• Frustration

What is ironic about the description, "thick blood welled out of him like red velvet..."?

• The elephant's thick rough skin contrasts with the smoothness of velvet.

• The luxurious image contrasts with the brutal reality of the elephant's dying.

• Orwell did not want to kill the elephant.

What is the theme of 'Shooting an Elephant'?

• The British civil service is a model of efficiency

• Anyone working for an imperialist power is morally compromised

• Rarely can anyone fully understand another culture.

How does Orwell's use of the phrase 'theoretically—and secretly, of course—I was all for the Burmese and all against their oppressors' illustrate his internal conflict?

• It shows his public support for imperialism.

• It highlights his private rejection of the imperialist role he plays.

• It indicates his indifference towards the Burmese.

What does the metaphor 'the elephant looked no more dangerous than a cow' suggest about Orwell's feelings towards the act of shooting the elephant?

• He felt justified in his actions.

• He felt the elephant was a significant threat.

• He questioned the necessity of killing the elephant.

What does the phrase 'a sea of yellow faces' reveal about Orwell's emotional state during the incident?

• He felt overwhelmed by the crowd's presence.

• He was indifferent to the crowd's reactions.

• He felt supported by the crowd.