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

3. Elliott arrange for Larry to sit next to _________.
(a) A young Mexican woman
(b) His mother
(c) An older Parisian woman
(d) Maugham

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

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

6. At whose house does Eliott say they are having lunch?
(a) Gregory Brabazon
(b) Laurence Darrell
(c) Louisa Bradley
(d) Mrs. Bradley

7. In what year does Elliott move to the French Riviera?
(a) 1929
(b) 1932
(c) 1927
(d) 1924

8. What did Isabel do instead of telling Larry she is having his baby?
(a) Gives him some money
(b) Tells him she loves him
(c) Cries
(d) Kisses him goodnight

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

10. In what state does Gray have a plantation?
(a) Washington
(b) South Carolina
(c) Missouri
(d) Kentucky

11. For how long does Larry want to go to Paris?
(a) Six months
(b) One year
(c) Two years
(d) Four years

12. Which of the characters gives Elliott investment advice?
(a) Henry Maturin
(b) Gray Maturin
(c) Mrs. Bradley
(d) Larry

13. Why does Maugham think Elliott wants to get Isabel's mind off Larry?
(a) To seduce her
(b) To marry Mrs. Bradley
(c) To show off his connections
(d) To get back at Larry

14. What is the name of the man Sophie marries?
(a) Fred
(b) Jack
(c) Jim
(d) Bob

15. How old is Elliott?
(a) 76
(b) 55
(c) 81
(d) 70