View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Larry state he leaves Paris?

2. What does Maugham say he does not trust?

3. Where does Isabel ask Maugham to take them on his last night in Paris?

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

5. At what time of year do Mrs. Bradley and Isabel arrive in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Isabel's thoughts on love?

2. Describe the point of view Maugham uses.

3. What does Larry say about his time away?

4. Describe Gray Maturin

5. What happens to Kosti and Larry in Germany?

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

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

8. What has happened to Elliott in Chapter 7?

9. Why does Larry leave Paris?

10. Describe Elliott

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 897 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample