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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 (sections vii-viii).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Larry give for being friends with Sophie?
(a) They are both bullied.
(b) They are both lonely.
(c) They are both shy.
(d) They both come from modest backgrounds.

2. What is the name of the man Sophie marries?
(a) Fred
(b) Bob
(c) Jim
(d) Jack

3. Who does the narrator meet for lunch?
(a) Gregory Brabazon
(b) Elliott Templeton
(c) Mrs. Bradley
(d) Laurence Darrell

4. What does Larry say he spends time doing?
(a) Writing and drawing
(b) Loafing and reading
(c) Reading and writing
(d) Joking and laughing

5. How does Sophie get to Toulouse?
(a) Hire car
(b) By train
(c) Bus
(d) Hitchhiking

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the author sit next to at the dinner party?

2. Why does Maugham state it is difficult to write about people from another country?

3. In which city does Elliott usually reside?

4. What is the name of the coaling town where Larry goes?

5. Where does the narrator unexpectedly meet Larry?

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