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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 Larry's excuse for not eating lunch with Elliott?
(a) He does not eat lunch.
(b) He does not like Elliott.
(c) He wants to write.
(d) He has to loaf.

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

3. For what does Isabel ask the narrator to join her?
(a) A smoke
(b) A theater performance
(c) A film
(d) An ice cream soda

4. With which condition has Mrs. Bradley bee diagnosed?
(a) Consumption
(b) Diabetes
(c) Measles
(d) Asthma

5. What does the author immediately state his misgivings about?
(a) Going to Paris
(b) Writing the story
(c) Playing golf
(d) Marrying

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Irishman Larry makes friends with during the war?

3. Which of the following characters is a renowned decorator?

4. What is the first name of Gray's father?

5. What two things does the author state he has changed in the book?

(see the answer key)

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