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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. What does the author immediately state his misgivings about?

2. What does Isabel presume Larry still is?

3. From what is Gray suffering when he goes out to dinner?

4. In what month does this chapter take place?

5. What does the author initially state he has not done?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What confirms to Isabel that she has made the correct choice in breaking off her engagement?

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

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

5. Describe Gray Maturin

6. What happens to the four main characters in Rue de Lappe?

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

8. What is Larry's opinion of Sophie?

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

10. What is Sophie's tragic story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the following statement: "The Razor's Edge fails because it examines the effects of the First World War from too privileged a viewpoint." Using two examples from the book argue for or against the statement.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Indian culture. What influence has it had on America and the western world in terms of politics, arts and religion. Why would Larry go to India to find himself?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Maugham's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Mrs.Bradley and discuss how much you know about her background. In what ways does Maugham provide the reader with information about that character?

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