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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. In which city does Elliott usually reside?
(a) New York
(b) Prague
(c) Paris
(d) London

2. Which part of Larry's body does Isabel stare at in this chapter?
(a) His groin
(b) His chest
(c) His backside
(d) His arm

3. What does the author initially state he has not done?
(a) Injected any humor
(b) Based anything on the truth
(c) Included his wife in the story
(d) Invented or embellished anything

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

5. Who does the author sit next to at the dinner party?
(a) Sophie
(b) Laurence
(c) Mrs. Bradley
(d) Isabel

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Larry give for being friends with Sophie?

3. In what year does Elliott move to the French Riviera?

4. Which is the only main character that Maugham says he still sees frequently?

5. What are the names of Isabella's two children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Suzanne's life in Paris.

2. What is Sophie's tragic story?

3. How does Elliott try to help Larry?

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

5. What do the adults say about Larry's future?

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

7. How do Gray and Isabel's appearances differ?

8. How do things change for Elliott in Chapter 6?

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

10. What are Isabel's thoughts on love?

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