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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color are Charlie's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Hazel.

2. Which Italian city was Somerset Maugham staying in when he was inspired to write The Painted Veil?
(a) Venice.
(b) Pisa.
(c) Florence.
(d) Genoa.

3. When Walter found out about Kitty and Charlie, why didn't he break into the room and fight Charlie?
(a) Walter says he was too proud to fight.
(b) He wasn't sure exactly at that time Charlie was with Kitty.
(c) Walter likes Charlie.
(d) He was afraid Charlie would beat him up.

4. What happened to the Missionary who was the previous occupant of the bungalow?
(a) He caught cholera and returned to England for treatment.
(b) He was given another post in a neighboring village.
(c) He died.
(d) He feel in love with a Chinese woman and left the province with her.

5. In Chapter 21, for what reason do others suppose that Walter is pale?
(a) The believe he has been working too hard.
(b) They believe his is dreadfully ill.
(c) They don't notice anything different in his appearance.
(d) They suspect he knows about Kitty's affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Walter specialized as a bacteriologist, what did he do for his vocation?

2. Why does Walter tell Kitty he wants her to accompany him to Mei-tan-fu?

3. How does Mrs. Garstin persuade Mr. Garstin to do something he isn't inclined to do?

4. How soon after her marriage does Kitty realize she's made a mistake?

5. After Kitty and Walter's discussion of divorce, where does she go to meet Charlie?

(see the answer key)

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