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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two characters does Maugham examine in this chapter?
(a) Elliott and Mrs. Bradley
(b) Elliot and Gray
(c) Irene and Mrs. Bradley
(d) Sophie and Gray

2. Who can Isabel be introduced to in London?
(a) Rich, young men
(b) Princes and Dukes
(c) Young female friends
(d) Writers

3. What character does Maugham reintroduce in this chapter?
(a) Kosti
(b) Henry Maturin
(c) Suzanne Rouzier
(d) Elliott

4. What does Larry put into Gray's hand?
(a) A carrot
(b) A coin
(c) A photograph
(d) A shark's tooth

5. What does Gregory admit looks awful in Mrs. Bradley's house?
(a) Her furniture
(b) Her carpet
(c) Her curtains
(d) Her paintings

6. In what month does this chapter take place?
(a) August
(b) December
(c) November
(d) June

7. What is Suzanne suffering from when she meets Larry for the first time?
(a) Typhoid
(b) Measles
(c) Consumption
(d) Flu

8. From what is Gray suffering when he goes out to dinner?
(a) The flu
(b) A sprained ankle
(c) A migraine
(d) A bad back

9. Why is Kosti forced to leave the Polish army?
(a) He stole money
(b) He is a homosexual
(c) He had an affair with the General's wife
(d) Because of a failed coup attempt

10. Where is Maugham leaving for after his dinner with Elliott in Chicago?
(a) The Far East
(b) Australia
(c) New Zealand
(d) London

11. How much money did Larry give Suzanne?
(a) 12, 000 francs
(b) 12, 0000 dollars
(c) 5, 000 dollars
(d) 8,000 francs

12. When does Maugham say the stock market crashes?
(a) The following October
(b) The following September
(c) June
(d) The following November

13. What is the name of the coaling town where Larry goes?
(a) Lens
(b) Marseille
(c) Bruges
(d) Scarborough

14. Why does Elliott arrange for Larry to sit next to the Parisian woman?
(a) To make Isabel jealous
(b) To set up an affair
(c) To conduct business
(d) To get rid of her

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Maugham and Elliot meet the Bradleys for dinner?

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

3. How long do Gray and Isabel wait for Larry to visit?

4. Gray Maturin id the son of _____________.

5. For how long does Larry want to go to Paris?

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