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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. During Kitty and Waddington's first dinner together, what unexpected mutual acquaintance do they discover?
(a) The Governor.
(b) The Curio Shop owner.
(c) Charlie Townsend.
(d) They don't have any mutual acquaintances.

2. Which Italian city was Somerset Maugham staying in when he was inspired to write The Painted Veil?
(a) Florence.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Venice.

3. Why does Kitty think that Walter will allow a divorce if he was to find out about the affair?
(a) He is having an affair of his own.
(b) He loves her and is a gentleman.
(c) He has grown tired of her.
(d) He is intimidated by Charlie's position.

4. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?
(a) A close friend asked him to change it.
(b) The name was misprinted in the first edition and he decided to leave it with the new spelling.
(c) He found over time he disliked the original name and it didn't fit the character.
(d) Several people with that name brought an action against Maugham.

5. How does Charlie describe his feelings for Dorothy?
(a) They quarrel constantly.
(b) They are happily in love.
(c) They are excellent friends.
(d) They are completely indifferent to each other.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Kitty leaves her heated discussion with Charlie in Chapter 26, what is Charlie's first thought?

3. What does Kitty think of her first view from her window of the bungalow?

4. Why doesn't Kitty converse with Sister St. Joseph on her first visit to the convent?

5. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?

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