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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Kitty meet Charlie for the first time?
(a) At a dinner held at his house.
(b) In a busy antique store in Hong Kong.
(c) At a government ball.
(d) At the dinner party of a mutual friend.

3. What item does Charlie leave downstairs during his rendezvous with Kitty in Chapter 1?
(a) His cane.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His topee, or hat.
(d) A letter.

4. When discussing their affair, what accusation does Charlie make about Kitty that angers her greatly?
(a) He claims she wants to ruin his career.
(b) He claims that she prodded him into having the affair.
(c) He accuses her of telling Dorothy of their affair.
(d) He accuses her of telling Walter of their affair.

5. What piece of furniture does Kitty sit on throughout her discussion with Charlie at the curio shop?
(a) A bed.
(b) A sandalwood chest.
(c) The floor.
(d) An antique divan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?

3. Who does Charlie think disturbed him and Kitty during their rendezvous in Chapter 1?

4. How old is Mrs. Garstin?

5. In Chapter 27, when Kitty returns home what does Kitty tell Walter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Walter claims he knew that Kitty had no feelings for him when they married, why did he still want to marry her?

2. Why does Kitty claim to not care if Walter does "kick up a row" about her affair with Charlie?

3. Why is Mr.Garstin reluctant to take silk and become a K.C.?

4. When Kitty tells Charlie about Walter's ultimatum, what is his response?

5. In Chapter 1, what tools does Charlie use to reassure Kitty and why are they effective?

6. What does Walter find humorous about Kitty's plan to marry Charlie upon her divorce from himself?

7. Describe Dorothy Townsend's appearance as given by Kitty in Chapter 3.

8. After noting Charlie's response to Walter's ultimatum, what does she come to see was Walter's motivation in making it?

9. Describe Walter's behavior towards others at the dinner party in Chapter 21.

10. What two physical attributes are described of Doris in Chapter 8?

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