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The Painted Veil Quiz

W. Somerset Maugham
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The Painted Veil Quiz

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1)

When Kitty and Charlie meet in Chapter 20, what does the room smell like? (from Chapters 14 through 21)

Garbage.
Furniture polish.
Roses.
Opium.
2)

How do the ladies of consequence view Kitty upon her return to Hong Kong from Mei-tan-fu? (from Chapters 70 through 80)

They are appalled at the work she did in Mei-tan-fu.
They regard her as a heroine and pay her nice visits.
They take little notice of her.
They are envious of her newfound fame in the colony.
3)

Why has Mei-tan-fu been frequently in the newspapers? (from Chapters 22 through 27)

There is a cholera epidemic there.
There has recently been a historical significant finding there.
It is a highly publicized vacation place of the rich and famous.
It has not been mentioned in the newspapers.
4)

In Chapter 21, for what reason do others suppose that Walter is pale? (from Chapters 14 through 21)

They suspect he knows about Kitty's affair.
They believe his is dreadfully ill.
They don't notice anything different in his appearance.
The believe he has been working too hard.
5)

When discussing their affair, what accusation does Charlie make about Kitty that angers her greatly? (from Chapters 22 through 27)

He claims she wants to ruin his career.
He accuses her of telling Walter of their affair.
He claims that she prodded him into having the affair.
He accuses her of telling Dorothy of their affair.
6)

During Kitty and Waddington's first dinner together, what unexpected mutual acquaintance do they discover? (from Chapters 28 through 39)

The Curio Shop owner.
Charlie Townsend.
The Governor.
They don't have any mutual acquaintances.
7)

What business does Charlie offer to assist Kitty with in Chapter 73? (from Chapters 70 through 80)

Finding her new accomadations in Hong Kong.
Securing Kitty passage back to England.
Finding Kitty a job.
Making arrangements for her house and furniture.
8)

Who assists Kitty in packing up her personal belongings before she leaves Hong Kong for England? (from Chapters 70 through 80)

Dorothy.
Charlie.
The two Townsend boys.
Only one amah.
9)

What happened to the Missionary who was the previous occupant of the bungalow? (from Chapters 28 through 39)

He feel in love with a Chinese woman and left the province with her.
He caught cholera and returned to England for treatment.
He was given another post in a neighboring village.
He died.
10)

Before Walter specialized as a bacteriologist, what did he do for his vocation? (from Chapters 22 through 27)

He was a translator who worked in a hospital.
He was a professor of medicine.
He was an M.D. who did general work in a hospital.
He was a researcher who specialized in soil properties.
11)

When Kitty finds herself suffering nausea and vomits, what causes her to faint? (from Chapters 49 through 57)

One of the children vomits as well, and she faints when she sees it.
She doesn't faint, but quickly regains her composure.
She receives some bad news about Walter.
She is afraid she has cholera.
12)

What is Waddington's affinity for liquor? (from Chapters 28 through 39)

He loves to drink and is frequently a little drunk.
He never drinks and despises liquor.
He enjoys liquor only sparingly.
He uses liquor medicinally.
13)

What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair? (from Chapters 22 through 27)

He doesn't want Dorothy to find out.
He doesn't want it to hurt his career.
He's worried about being excommunicated.
He doesn't want his children to find out.
14)

Why won't Walter initially allow Colonel Yu to send for Kitty in Chapter 62? (from Chapters 58 through 69)

Walter doesn't want Kitty to witness the symptoms of cholera.
Walter wants to send for Kitty himself.
Walter is worried that Kitty will not want to come see him.
Walter despises her and does not want to see Kitty.
15)

Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court? (from Chapters 14 through 21)

He has to stay up very late at night to study for his remarks.
Court rooms make him nervous.
It is an unseasonably warm time of year.
He is incredibly shy and hates making speeches.
16)

What does Sister St. Joseph like to discuss with Kitty? (from Chapters 49 through 57)

Gossip.
Religion.
The developments in the cholera epidemic.
The children.
17)

What illness does Walter have, as described in Chapter 62? (from Chapters 58 through 69)

The cholera.
He was wounded in an accident.
Food poisoning.
He isn't ill, just guilt-ridden.
18)

When Kitty asks Walter if he despises her in Chapter 47, what is his response? (from Chapters 40 through 48)

He tells her he doesn't know how he feels about her.
He tells her he loves her and always will.
He tells her he despises himself.
He tells her he despises himself and her.
19)

How does the person who comes to meet Kitty in Chapter 70 know of her arrival? (from Chapters 70 through 80)

It is a lucky coincidence they are at the harbor.
They receive a telegram.
Kitty has written to them.
The nuns have telephoned them.
20)

The morning following Kitty's liaison with Charlie, as described in Chapter 76, what does she do straight away? (from Chapters 70 through 80)

She goes to Charlie's office and confronts him.
She books passage on a ship bound for England.
She writes a long apology to Walter in her diary.
She tells Dorothy of her affair with Charlie.
21)

Who is the first person Kitty meets when she reaches her new home in Mei-tan-fu? (from Chapters 28 through 39)

A messanger with a note from Charlie.
A new servant.
Mother Superior.
Waddington.
22)

Why does Mother Superior hesitate to allow Kitty to work in the convent? (from Chapters 40 through 48)

She's afraid Kitty is too weak and pale to work.
She's afraid Waddington would disapprove.
She does not think Chinese officials will allow it.
Kitty is a Protestant, not Catholic.
23)

What does Waddington think of Dorothy? (from Chapters 28 through 39)

He thinks she's cold and unfeeling.
He thinks she's extremely beautiful.
He thinks she's well-bred and able.
He thinks she's very flirtatious.
24)

What vocation does Sister St. Joseph's family do in France? (from Chapters 49 through 57)

Her father and mother both work for the government.
They own a bakery.
They are farmers.
They own a small mercantile shop in the country.
25)

After Kitty and Charlie are done discussing Walter, what does Charlie do? (from Chapters 14 through 21)

He locks the door and stays with Kitty.
He goes for his regular tiffin.
He rushes out to a business appointment.
He goes down and pays the curio shop owner.
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