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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (sections v-ix).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the names of Isabella's two children?
(a) Timmy and Jack
(b) Larry and Henry
(c) John and Joan
(d) Joan and Priscilla

2. What does Maugham say he does not trust?
(a) Alcohol and drugs
(b) Children
(c) Women's intuition
(d) Indian gurus

3. What does the author admit is part of his problem in writing the novel?
(a) He is writing about his secrets.
(b) He is writing about friends.
(c) He is writing about an American.
(d) He is writing about Paris.

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

5. In what area of France is Lens located?
(a) Northern France
(b) Western France
(c) Southern France
(d) Eastern France

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author immediately state his misgivings about?

2. What did Isabel do instead of telling Larry she is having his baby?

3. With which condition has Mrs. Bradley bee diagnosed?

4. Why is Kosti forced to leave the Polish army?

5. What does the author initially state he has not done?

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