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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (sections i-v).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing Larry says he is interested in doing?
(a) Traveling
(b) Loafing
(c) Loving
(d) Fighting

2. Who does the author sit next to at the dinner party?
(a) Isabel
(b) Laurence
(c) Mrs. Bradley
(d) Sophie

3. Why does Maugham state it is difficult to write about people from another country?
(a) They rarely give accurate information.
(b) A foreigner always compares it to his own country.
(c) A foreigner can never understand them.
(d) They cannot speak English.

4. What kind of book is Larry reading in this chapter?
(a) A novel
(b) A travel guide
(c) Psychology book
(d) A sports book

5. About shat does Larry say he is trying to find answers?
(a) God and the soul
(b) Patty's death
(c) His parents
(d) The meaning of marriage

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Patty's role in the war?

2. What does Larry say he spends time doing?

3. Elliott arrange for Larry to sit next to _________.

4. How long does Larry think it will take to find answers about God and the soul?

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

(see the answer key)

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