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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. When Charlie and Kitty adjourn to the sitting room, what does he try to give her?
(a) A drink of brandy.
(b) A love note.
(c) A comforting shawl.
(d) A small photograph of himself.

2. Where does Walter propose to Kitty?
(a) In a restaurant.
(b) At a social dance.
(c) The park.
(d) In her sitting room.

3. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?
(a) Her father.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Walter.

4. In Chapter 5, upon returning to the sitting room, what does Kitty see?
(a) Her lost cat.
(b) Charlie's empty brandy glass.
(c) A note from Walter with a book.
(d) Charlie's misplaced hat.

5. What position did Dorothy's father hold in Hong Kong?
(a) Colonial Governor.
(b) Regional General Secretary.
(c) He was an established merchant.
(d) He was a prominent attorney.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?

5. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?

(see the answer key)

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