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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 through 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of work does Kitty first offer to do at the convent?
(a) Scrub floors.
(b) Redecorate the chapel.
(c) Prepare meals.
(d) Care for newborns.

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

4. What animal does Kitty relate Charlie's nerve to?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A bear.
(c) A lion.
(d) A mouse.

5. How does Kitty find the streets of Mei-tan-fu on her way to the convent?
(a) They are extremely dirty, with a horrible stench.
(b) The streets are very clean and well-kept.
(c) Everyone on the streets seems extremely curious of her.
(d) They are crowded with throngs of people.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. During dinner conversation outlined in Chapter 32, what aspect of London does Waddington discuss at length?

4. How old is Kitty when she becomes engaged?

5. Why does Mother Superior hesitate to allow Kitty to work in the convent?

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