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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. Where does Elliott tell Mrs. Bradley they should go for the rest of the season?

2. Who says hello to Maugham in Cafe Du Dome?

3. What does Larry say Sophie used to do when she was younger?

4. Which of the following characters is a renowned decorator?

5. What does Larry find out that Kosti has studied?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Kosti and Larry in Germany?

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

4. Describe Suzanne's life in Paris.

5. Describe the point of view Maugham uses.

6. What are Isabel's thoughts on love?

7. Describe Isabal's plan to win back Larry in Paris in Chapter 4.

8. Why does Larry want to go to Paris?

9. Describe Larry and Isobel's meeting in Chapter 3.

10. Describe Gray Maturin

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Maugham use character and setting to express these themes?

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