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

2. With whom is Gray in love?
(a) Isabel
(b) Ellie
(c) Sophie
(d) Mrs. Bradley

3. For what does Isabel ask the narrator to join her?
(a) A theater performance
(b) A film
(c) A smoke
(d) An ice cream soda

4. In what month of the year do Gray and Isabel get married?
(a) December
(b) June
(c) July
(d) April

5. What does the author admit is part of his problem in writing the novel?
(a) He is writing about an American.
(b) He is writing about his secrets.
(c) He is writing about friends.
(d) He is writing about Paris.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What cafe does Maugham go to in this chapter?

3. What does Maugham say he does not trust?

4. What did Isabel do instead of telling Larry she is having his baby?

5. How often does Sophie say she is at the cafe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Elliott

4. Why does Larry leave Paris?

5. Describe Suzanne's time with Larry in the country.

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

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

8. Why does Larry want to go to Paris?

9. Describe Elliott's life on the Riviera.

10. Describe Suzanne's life in Paris.

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