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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 58 through 69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vocation does Sister St. Joseph's family do in France?
(a) Her father and mother both work for the government.
(b) They own a bakery.
(c) They own a small mercantile shop in the country.
(d) They are farmers.

2. Once he knows fully of Walter's ultimatum, what does Charlie think of Walter's offer?
(a) He thinks Walter made it strictly for professional reasons.
(b) He has no opinion on the ultimatum.
(c) He thinks it is very generous.
(d) He thinks it is callous and cruel.

3. Why does Charlie leave the sitting room in Chapter 1?
(a) He is meeting his wife for lunch.
(b) He is afraid of being caught there by Walter.
(c) He has a quarrel with Kitty.
(d) The time has come for him to return to work.

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

5. What gift does the Manchu mistress give to Kitty?
(a) A supply of opium.
(b) A jade bracelet.
(c) Bedroom slippers.
(d) A small painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kitty's last request of Walter?

2. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?

3. What crime is Colonel Yu trying desperately to prevent in Mei-tan-fu?

4. Why does Kitty refuse so many proposals?

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

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