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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Hong Kong, why is Kitty vague about Walter's job to others?
(a) She doesn't know exactly what he does.
(b) Walter has told her not to tell people about his work.
(c) She feels it is an unimportant detail.
(d) She feels his job is not very significant or important.

2. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?
(a) Try to get Charlie fired.
(b) Do nothing or ignore it.
(c) Alert Charlie's spouse.
(d) Divorce Kitty.

3. Why doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?
(a) He likes to be in control of the direction of the conversation.
(b) He cannot remember the things she asks him about.
(c) He doesn't want Kitty to know about his past.
(d) It bores him to talk about himself.

4. How old is Mrs. Garstin?
(a) 45.
(b) 50.
(c) 65.
(d) 55, but she claims to be 40.

5. Which Italian city was Somerset Maugham staying in when he was inspired to write The Painted Veil?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Venice.
(c) Florence.
(d) Pisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?

2. Where does Kitty's family go for their summer holiday?

3. Why does Charlie leave the sitting room in Chapter 1?

4. What color are Dorothy's eyes?

5. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?

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