The Painted Veil Quiz Questions | Quiz: Preface through Chapter 5 to Chapters 49 through 57

Quiz: Preface through Chapter 5 to Chapters 49 through 57

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What reason does Walter give for despising himself in Chapter 47?
a) He despises himself for wanting Kitty to die.
b) He despises his previous love for Kitty.
c) He despises his inadequacies in helping the sick.
d) He despises his shyness.

2. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?
a) A close friend asked him to change it.
b) The name was misprinted in the first edition and he decided to leave it with the new spelling.
c) Several people with that name brought an action against Maugham.
d) He found over time he disliked the original name and it...
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