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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. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?
(a) He finds Walter very boring.
(b) He thinks Walter is extremely conceited.
(c) He finds Walter highly intelligent.
(d) He thinks Walter is very rude.

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

3. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?
(a) They didn't know each other well.
(b) Walter had mentioned he did not wish to marry.
(c) Walter had not asked permission of her father.
(d) She was unaware that Walter was in love with her.

4. After being startled in Chapter 1, what item does Charlie give Kitty?
(a) A flower.
(b) Her bag.
(c) His hankerchief.
(d) A shoe horn.

5. What does Kitty think of Walter's dancing ability?
(a) She thinks he is a terrible dancer.
(b) She thinks he is the best dancer she had ever partnered.
(c) She thinks he is a fair, but undistinguished dancer.
(d) She doesn't know as he refuses to dance with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Charlie think disturbed him and Kitty during their rendezvous in Chapter 1?

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

3. Why does Kitty insist on meeting Charlie in person the following day?

4. When Kitty calls Charlie at the end of Chapter 5, what does he advise her?

5. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?

(see the answer key)

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