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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. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?
(a) He leaves the house in fear of getting ill himself.
(b) He is impatient with her.
(c) He ignores her illness and treats her like normal.
(d) He attends to her every need very kindly.

2. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?
(a) Simmons.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Williams.
(d) Townsend.

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

4. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?
(a) Several people with that name brought an action against Maugham.
(b) The name was misprinted in the first edition and he decided to leave it with the new spelling.
(c) He found over time he disliked the original name and it didn't fit the character.
(d) A close friend asked him to change it.

5. In Chapter 5, how does Kitty find out that Walter has been home?
(a) A neighbor tells her.
(b) The servant boy tells her.
(c) She sees his gloves on the entry table.
(d) Walter tells her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charlie leave the sitting room in Chapter 1?

2. What is Kitty's first impression of Walter?

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

4. After Kitty and Charlie are done discussing Walter, what does Charlie do?

5. What color are Charlie's eyes?

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