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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time of year do Mrs. Bradley and Isabel arrive in Paris?
(a) Autumn
(b) Summer
(c) Spring
(d) Winter

2. What does Gregory admit looks awful in Mrs. Bradley's house?
(a) Her curtains
(b) Her carpet
(c) Her furniture
(d) Her paintings

3. Why does Maugham think Elliott wants to get Isabel's mind off Larry?
(a) To show off his connections
(b) To seduce her
(c) To get back at Larry
(d) To marry Mrs. Bradley

4. Who can Isabel be introduced to in London?
(a) Writers
(b) Princes and Dukes
(c) Rich, young men
(d) Young female friends

5. From where does Larry get the $3,000?
(a) The army
(b) His parents
(c) His guardian
(d) The government

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has it been since Maugham last saw Isabel?

2. How much does Larry think that he and Isabel can live on per year?

3. What does the author immediately state his misgivings about?

4. Where does Maugham look for Larry?

5. In what city does the narrator meet Elliott?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Larry leave Paris?

2. What is Maugham's opinion of Larry?

3. Why does Larry want to go to Paris?

4. What were the author's reservations about writing the book?

5. What does Larry tell the narrator about what he wants in the opening chapter?

6. Describe Elliott's life on the Riviera.

7. Describe Larry and Isobel's meeting in Chapter 3.

8. What is Sophie's tragic story?

9. What happens to the four main characters in Rue de Lappe?

10. What do the adults say about Larry's future?

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