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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 talent makes Mrs. Garstin a valuable dinner guest?
(a) She is an expert at small talk.
(b) She is quiet and unassuming.
(c) She is good at settling disagreements.
(d) She has a beautiful singing voice to entertain.

2. What is the first thing to startle Kitty in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) She hears someone calling for her.
(b) Someone tries to open the door to the room she is in.
(c) A breeze through the open window gives her a shudder.
(d) She heard a commotion outside.

3. How old is Doris when she becomes engaged?
(a) 25.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 17.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?

3. In Hong Kong, why is Kitty vague about Walter's job to others?

4. What is the area called where Kitty's house is?

5. Why doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?

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