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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gives Isabel away?

3. Who does Larry meets in Lens?

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

5. What character does Maugham reintroduce in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the stock market crash affect the main characters?

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

5. Describe Elliott's life on the Riviera.

6. What does Larry tell the narrator about what he wants in the opening chapter?

7. What reason does Maugham give for Elliott helping Isabel?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his goals and motives. Does he achieve his motive? Does he share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his goals clash with other characters' goals? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Maugham's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 3

Examine Bohemian life.

1)What are Bohemians? What are their ideas on life? From where do they get their ideas?

2) What influence have Bohemians had on popular culture?

3) Why is it important for Larry to live the Bohemian life? What do you think Larry will achieve by being a Bohemian?

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