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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. Henry Maturin dies of ___________.

2. How is Isabel going to force Larry back to Chicago?

3. Which part of Larry's body does Isabel stare at in this chapter?

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

5. How many times a week does Elliott see a doctor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Larry's opinion of Sophie?

6. Describe the point of view Maugham uses.

7. How does Elliott try to help Larry?

8. What is Maugham's opinion of Larry?

9. What does Maugham say he has changed about the real story?

10. Describe Kosti.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In 1984, The Razor's Edge was made into a famous film noir film starring Bill Murray. Why do you think the themes and ideas in the book were still relevant forty years later? Do you think the ideas are timeless and universal? Why do you think, in the film, Larry went to Tibet and not India?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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