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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. Which of the following characters is a renowned decorator?
(a) Gregory Brabazon
(b) Elliott Templeton
(c) Isabel
(d) Laurence Darrell

2. What does the author initially state he has not done?
(a) Based anything on the truth
(b) Injected any humor
(c) Included his wife in the story
(d) Invented or embellished anything

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Larry say he spends time doing?

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

3. What kind of book is Larry reading in this chapter?

4. What is the reason the author states he is writing the story?

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

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