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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 (section vii-ix).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maugham think that Elliott cannot stop going to parties?
(a) He is afraid of not being important.
(b) He needs to be loved.
(c) He needs people around him.
(d) He is a drug addict.

2. What two things does the author state he has changed in the book?
(a) Cities and the age of characters
(b) Conversations and cities
(c) Names and conversations
(d) The chronological settings and names

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Bradley decline to visit her brother's new home?
(a) She thinks he is a snob.
(b) She has no money.
(c) She hates France.
(d) She is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Gray in love?

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

3. What character does Maugham reintroduce in this chapter?

4. What are the names of Isabella's two children?

5. In her note, what does Isabel say has happened?

(see the answer key)

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