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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. In Chapter 21, for what reason do others suppose that Walter is pale?
(a) They suspect he knows about Kitty's affair.
(b) They don't notice anything different in his appearance.
(c) The believe he has been working too hard.
(d) They believe his is dreadfully ill.

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

3. How old is Charlie's oldest child?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 15.

4. What causes Kitty to marry Walter Fane in a panic?
(a) She falls in love with him and realizes he is leaving the country.
(b) She has a nightmare of becoming an old maid.
(c) Her mother threatens to disown her.
(d) Her younger sister becomes engaged.

5. Where does Kitty meet Charlie for the first time?
(a) At the dinner party of a mutual friend.
(b) At a government ball.
(c) At a dinner held at his house.
(d) In a busy antique store in Hong Kong.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kitty think of Walter's dancing ability?

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

4. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?

5. How does Kitty feel when she sees Walter and realizes he knows of the affair?

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