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

2. In Chapter 5, how does Kitty find out that Walter has been home?
(a) The servant boy tells her.
(b) A neighbor tells her.
(c) She sees his gloves on the entry table.
(d) Walter tells her.

3. What is Walter's occupation?
(a) He is an attorney.
(b) He lives primarily from investments.
(c) He is a government bacteriologist.
(d) He is a successful businessman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Charlie and Kitty adjourn to the sitting room, what does he try to give her?

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

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

5. What piece of furniture does Kitty sit on throughout her discussion with Charlie at the curio shop?

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