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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. Where do Charlie and Kitty usually meet?
(a) A rented hotel room above a cafe.
(b) Charlie's office.
(c) The house of a curio dealer.
(d) The cottage of a friend.

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

3. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?
(a) Kitty is afraid he'll change his mind.
(b) Mrs. Garstin forces them to marry before it gets too hot.
(c) They are madly in love and don't want to wait.
(d) Walter has to return to China in the fall.

4. How old is Charlie?
(a) 45.
(b) 27.
(c) 41.
(d) 36.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?

4. What position does Charlie hold?

5. Which Italian city was Somerset Maugham staying in when he was inspired to write The Painted Veil?

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