2. Why does Kitty refuse so many proposals?
(a) She is in love with someone who is already engaged.
(b) She likes irritating her mother.
(c) She enjoys the single scene and does not wish to marry.
(d) No suitors meet her critera in either position or income.

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

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

5. What is the area called where Kitty's house is?
(a) The Peak.
(b) Happy Valley.
(c) Victoria Road.
(d) Providence Heights.

6. 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.

7. What compliment does Charlie regularly pay Dorothy?
(a) She has marvelous fashion sense.
(b) She is extremely attractive.
(c) She is a wonderful hostess.
(d) She is a wonderful mother.

8. Who took Kitty into dinner at Government House when they first arrived in Hong Kong?
(a) A distinguished general.
(b) Charlie.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Walter.

9. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?
(a) He is impatient with her.
(b) He leaves the house in fear of getting ill himself.
(c) He attends to her every need very kindly.
(d) He ignores her illness and treats her like normal.

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

11. What color are Charlie's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

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

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

14. After dinner what excuse does Walter give to leave Kitty alone?
(a) He says he has work to do.
(b) He says he has a headache and goes to take a bath.
(c) He says he is tired and goes to bed.
(d) He says he has an engagement at his men's club and leaves the house.

15. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?
(a) They are packing for a vacation.
(b) They are dining out with some friends.
(c) They are hosting a dinner party.
(d) They plan to play games with another couple.