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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. How old is Mrs. Garstin?
(a) 45.
(b) 55, but she claims to be 40.
(c) 50.
(d) 65.

2. What item does Charlie leave downstairs during his rendezvous with Kitty in Chapter 1?
(a) His topee, or hat.
(b) A letter.
(c) His cane.
(d) His shoes.

3. What is the name of Doris' fiance?
(a) William Foster.
(b) Bernard Garstin.
(c) Walter Fane.
(d) Geoffrey Dennison.

4. Why doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?
(a) He cannot remember the things she asks him about.
(b) He likes to be in control of the direction of the conversation.
(c) It bores him to talk about himself.
(d) He doesn't want Kitty to know about his past.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Walter join in singing with others at a party?

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

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

4. What one nightly tradition does Walter neglect the night before Kitty meets Charlie in Chapter 20?

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

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