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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Mrs. Garstin feel towards Mr. Garstin?
(a) She is indifferent to him.
(b) She feels a platonic friendship for him.
(c) She adores him.
(d) She despises him.

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

5. Who does Charlie think disturbed him and Kitty during their rendezvous in Chapter 1?
(a) The amah, or Chinese servant.
(b) Kitty's pet dog.
(c) Kitty's husband.
(d) A delivery person.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Garstin?

2. What is the first thing to startle Kitty in the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?

4. In Chapter 5, upon returning to the sitting room, what does Kitty see?

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

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