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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of books does Walter like to read?
(a) Poetry and contemporary literature.
(b) Mystery stories.
(c) Historical works and books about China.
(d) Romance novels.

2. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?
(a) He finds Walter highly intelligent.
(b) He thinks Walter is very rude.
(c) He thinks Walter is extremely conceited.
(d) He finds Walter very boring.

3. How old is Charlie?
(a) 41.
(b) 36.
(c) 45.
(d) 27.

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

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

6. What one nightly tradition does Walter neglect the night before Kitty meets Charlie in Chapter 20?
(a) He does not kiss Kitty goodnight.
(b) He doesn't have his usual nightcap.
(c) He does not listen to his favorite song.
(d) He does not read the paper.

7. What honor does Charlie suppose Walter will receive for volunteering in Mei-tan-fu?
(a) A title.
(b) An advancement in his career.
(c) The C.M.G.
(d) The purple heart.

8. In Chapter 21, for what reason do others suppose that Walter is pale?
(a) The believe he has been working too hard.
(b) They suspect he knows about Kitty's affair.
(c) They believe his is dreadfully ill.
(d) They don't notice anything different in his appearance.

9. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?
(a) Alert Charlie's spouse.
(b) Try to get Charlie fired.
(c) Do nothing or ignore it.
(d) Divorce Kitty.

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

11. How does Mrs. Garstin persuade Mr. Garstin to do something he isn't inclined to do?
(a) She nags him until he relents in exhaustion.
(b) She gives him the silent treatment until he gives in.
(c) She begs and pleads until he cannot resist her entreaties.
(d) She makes logical arguments to bring him around to her point-of-view.

12. After Kitty leaves her heated discussion with Charlie in Chapter 26, what is Charlie's first thought?
(a) He is worried his wife will find out and immediately phones her.
(b) He is angry at her accusations.
(c) He is happy with how they ended and congratulates himself.
(d) He is relieved and wants a brandy.

13. How many children do Charlie and Dorothy have?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

14. What dress did Kitty wear on the first evening she meets Charlie?
(a) Her pale blue dancing gown.
(b) A bright red kimono.
(c) Her wedding dress.
(d) A pale yellow dress.

15. When Kitty catches Walter's glance through the course of the meal, what expression does she see in his eyes?
(a) Mortal sadness.
(b) Intense anger.
(c) Glazed indifference.
(d) Haughty conceit.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Walter found out about Kitty and Charlie, why didn't he break into the room and fight Charlie?

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

3. What is the first thing to startle Kitty in the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

5. How old is Mrs. Garstin?

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