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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 through 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Walter specialized as a bacteriologist, what did he do for his vocation?
(a) He was a researcher who specialized in soil properties.
(b) He was a professor of medicine.
(c) He was an M.D. who did general work in a hospital.
(d) He was a translator who worked in a hospital.

2. After dinner what excuse does Walter give to leave Kitty alone?
(a) He says he is tired and goes to bed.
(b) He says he has a headache and goes to take a bath.
(c) He says he has an engagement at his men's club and leaves the house.
(d) He says he has work to do.

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

4. What does Charlie think is the best way to understand a man?
(a) To put yourself in his shoes.
(b) To ask him numerous questions.
(c) To spend a great deal of time with him.
(d) To study his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Mrs. Garstin?

3. What instrument does Charlie play?

4. Why does Kitty think that Walter will allow a divorce if he was to find out about the affair?

5. What reason does Charlie give for being unable to eat his meal?

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