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

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

3. Why doesn't Kitty like Charlie's wife's name?
(a) It reminds her of her mother.
(b) It is difficult to remember.
(c) She dislikes her own name and is jealous.
(d) She feels the name dates a person.

4. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?
(a) He tells to apply lavendar oil to her skin twice daily.
(b) He tells her to eat plenty of fresh vegetables, as long as they've been properly cleaned.
(c) He tells her to boil her drinking water and not eat any raw foods.
(d) He tells her to bathe daily and sleep with a mosquito net.

5. What is the area called where Kitty's house is?
(a) The Peak.
(b) Providence Heights.
(c) Happy Valley.
(d) Victoria Road.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, upon returning to the sitting room, what does Kitty see?

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

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

4. After Kitty appears so radiant (shortly after commencing her affair with Charlie), what do her friends assume?

5. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?

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