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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maugham say Isabel is wearing a mask of when she stares at Larry?
(a) Lust
(b) Hate
(c) Digust
(d) Love

2. Where does Elliott tell Mrs. Bradley they should go for the rest of the season?
(a) Rome
(b) Vienna
(c) London
(d) Venice

3. What does Larry find out that Kosti has studied?
(a) Psychology
(b) Communications
(c) Film Art
(d) Philosophy

4. How much does Larry think that he and Isabel can live on per year?
(a) $1,000
(b) $10,000
(c) $5,000
(d) $3,000

5. How many times a week does Elliott see a doctor?
(a) Once
(b) Three times
(c) Seven times
(d) Twice

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Irishman Larry makes friends with during the war?

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

3. What is Patty's role in the war?

4. What does Maugham say he does not trust?

5. Who says hello to Maugham in Cafe Du Dome?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elliott's life on the Riviera.

2. What is Maugham's opinion of Larry?

3. What happens to Kosti and Larry in Germany?

4. What does Maugham say about a person's true nature in Chapter 3?

5. What confirms to Isabel that she has made the correct choice in breaking off her engagement?

6. Why does Isabel become so lustful in the car?

7. What were the author's reservations about writing the book?

8. What has happened to Elliott in Chapter 7?

9. What is Elliot's plan at the beginning of the fourth chapter?

10. Describe Isabel's marriage and life with Gray.

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