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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 does Kitty insist on meeting Charlie in person the following day?
(a) She is afraid to discuss details over the phone.
(b) She hopes to convince him to run away with her.
(c) She is too nervous to go to his office.
(d) She is in need of comfort and wants to be near him.

2. What instrument does Charlie play?
(a) The violin.
(b) The piano.
(c) He does not play an instrument.
(d) The harp.

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

4. What is Kitty's first impression of Walter?
(a) He is very shy and quiet.
(b) He has a nasty temper.
(c) He is very good at making witty remarks.
(d) He is very jovial and out-going.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?

3. Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court?

4. What position did Dorothy's father hold in Hong Kong?

5. Why does Kitty think that Walter will allow a divorce if he was to find out about the affair?

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