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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 70 through 80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sister St. Joseph like to discuss with Kitty?
(a) The children.
(b) The developments in the cholera epidemic.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Religion.

2. After Walter discovers that Kitty is pregnant what does he offer her?
(a) He offers to divorce her so she can marry Charlie.
(b) He offers her an escort to leave Mei-tan-fu.
(c) He offers to bring her mother to Mei-tan-fu.
(d) He offers her forgiveness.

3. How do the nuns regard Kitty's pregnancy?
(a) They find her pregnancy an inconvenience.
(b) They are curious and excited.
(c) They are indifferent to her pregnancy.
(d) They feel her pregnancy is a sin.

4. When Kitty goes to tell Charlie of Walter's ultimatum, what surprises her about his appearance?
(a) He is dressed for a polo game.
(b) He is wearing spectacles.
(c) He is wearing a pin that his wife gave him.
(d) He is very informally attired.

5. After Kitty and Charlie are done discussing Walter, what does Charlie do?
(a) He locks the door and stays with Kitty.
(b) He goes for his regular tiffin.
(c) He rushes out to a business appointment.
(d) He goes down and pays the curio shop owner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Kitty feel when she sees Walter and realizes he knows of the affair?

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

4. Once he knows fully of Walter's ultimatum, what does Charlie think of Walter's offer?

5. What does Walter threaten to do if Kitty will not accompany him to Mei-tan-fu?

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