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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 he does not trust?
(a) Children
(b) Alcohol and drugs
(c) Women's intuition
(d) Indian gurus

2. What cafe does Maugham go to in this chapter?
(a) Cafe Du Dome
(b) Cafe Paris
(c) Cafe Le Sin
(d) Cafe Gourmet

3. Gray is made a partner in ______________.
(a) A decorating business
(b) A bomb factory
(c) A brokerage business
(d) A clothes factory

4. About shat does Larry say he is trying to find answers?
(a) The meaning of marriage
(b) Patty's death
(c) His parents
(d) God and the soul

5. Which of the following characters is a renowned decorator?
(a) Laurence Darrell
(b) Gregory Brabazon
(c) Isabel
(d) Elliott Templeton

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the characters think has changed Larry?

2. How old is Suzanne when she moves to Paris?

3. From what is Gray suffering when he goes out to dinner?

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

5. At what time of year do Mrs. Bradley and Isabel arrive in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Elliott try to help Larry?

3. What is Larry's opinion of Sophie?

4. Why does Larry leave Paris?

5. Describe the point of view Maugham uses.

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

7. What is Sophie's tragic story?

8. What happens to the four main characters in Rue de Lappe?

9. How is Larry when he meets Isabel and Gray in Chapter 7?

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

(see the answer keys)

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