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

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

3. How long does Larry think it will take to find answers about God and the soul?
(a) Two years
(b) Twenty years
(c) Twelve years
(d) Five to ten years

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

5. What does Sophie turn to after her husband dies?
(a) Sport
(b) Violence
(c) Drugs
(d) Alcohol and sex

Short Answer Questions

1. From which country does Kosti come?

2. In what city does the narrator meet Elliott?

3. Who gives Isabel away?

4. How are Sophie's husband and daughter killed?

5. Elliott arrange for Larry to sit next to _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Isabelle give for staying with Gray?

2. How does Maugham go about trying to find Larry?

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

4. What does Larry say about his time away?

5. Describe Kosti.

6. Describe Larry and Isobel's meeting in Chapter 3.

7. What are Isabel's thoughts on love?

8. What does Larry tell the narrator about what he wants in the opening chapter?

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

10. What happens to Kosti and Larry in Germany?

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