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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Kitty like Charlie's wife's name?
(a) She dislikes her own name and is jealous.
(b) It is difficult to remember.
(c) She feels the name dates a person.
(d) It reminds her of her mother.

2. What item does Charlie leave downstairs during his rendezvous with Kitty in Chapter 1?
(a) His cane.
(b) A letter.
(c) His topee, or hat.
(d) His shoes.

3. What talent makes Mrs. Garstin a valuable dinner guest?
(a) She has a beautiful singing voice to entertain.
(b) She is an expert at small talk.
(c) She is good at settling disagreements.
(d) She is quiet and unassuming.

4. What compliment does Charlie regularly pay Dorothy?
(a) She is a wonderful hostess.
(b) She is extremely attractive.
(c) She is a wonderful mother.
(d) She has marvelous fashion sense.

5. After dinner what excuse does Walter give to leave Kitty alone?
(a) He says he has an engagement at his men's club and leaves the house.
(b) He says he has work to do.
(c) He says he has a headache and goes to take a bath.
(d) He says he is tired and goes to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?

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

3. What is the name of Doris' fiance?

4. What color are Charlie's eyes?

5. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?

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