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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 is the name of the Irishman Larry makes friends with during the war?
(a) Franny
(b) Eamonn
(c) Joe
(d) Patty

2. What does Larry put into Gray's hand?
(a) A shark's tooth
(b) A coin
(c) A carrot
(d) A photograph

3. Where does Larry say he learned hypnosis?
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) India
(d) Chicago

4. What do Larry and Isabel do on Isabel's final night in Paris?
(a) Drink and dance
(b) Eat and talk
(c) Play golf
(d) Sleep

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has it been since Maugham last saw Isabel?

2. What is the first name of Gray's father?

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

4. When does Maugham say the stock market crashes?

5. To which organization does Elliott donate money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elliott's life on the Riviera.

2. Describe Kosti.

3. Why does Larry leave Paris?

4. What is Maugham's opinion of Larry?

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

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

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

8. Why does Larry want to go to Paris?

9. Describe Suzanne's life in Paris.

10. How does Elliott try to help Larry?

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