View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maugham do while Isabel cries?
(a) Hugs her
(b) Goes into the garden
(c) Reads
(d) Sleeps

2. What does Elliott say the U.S is becoming?
(a) Blue collar
(b) Middle class
(c) Europe
(d) A communist state

3. Why is Toulouse good for Sophie?
(a) There are lots of bars.
(b) The air is fresh.
(c) It is more relaxed.
(d) There is easy access to opium.

4. What is the name of Elliott's manservant?
(a) Jacques
(b) Joseph
(c) Jack
(d) Frederick

5. Who does Maugham call when it becomes clear that Elliott is near to death?
(a) The doctor
(b) The local bishop
(c) His sister
(d) The local priest

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Gray start looking for work?

2. Why does Maugham say Isabel kills Sophie?

3. To whom does Elliott leave his house, his apartment, his paintings and his furniture?

4. In what city does Gray want to set up his business?

5. How many years have Gray and Isabel spent in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Isabel leave the vodka to tempt Sophie?

2. How does the reader know that Isabel is still in love with Larry?

3. What does Elliott say in answer to Edna's invitation?

4. In what way has Elliot changed from the last time Maugham saw him?

5. Do you think there is anything suspicious about the incident with the vodka?

6. What is Isabel's terrible news?

7. Describe the cafe in which Maugham and Larry drink?

8. What does the Indian say is significant about the sculptures in the cave?

9. Why is Elliott so upset at not being invited to Edna's party?

10. What reasons does Larry give for wanting to marry Sophie?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 884 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample