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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) He has a quarrel with Kitty.
(b) He is meeting his wife for lunch.
(c) The time has come for him to return to work.
(d) He is afraid of being caught there by Walter.

2. When Kitty and Charlie meet in Chapter 20, what does the room smell like?
(a) Opium.
(b) Roses.
(c) Furniture polish.
(d) Garbage.

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

4. Where does Walter propose to Kitty?
(a) In her sitting room.
(b) At a social dance.
(c) The park.
(d) In a restaurant.

5. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Walter.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Charlie hold?

2. Why doesn't Kitty like Charlie's wife's name?

3. In Hong Kong, why is Kitty vague about Walter's job to others?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Once they are married, what daily habits does Walter display that shows his affection for Kitty?

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

3. What pains does Charlie take to maintain his figure?

4. What was different about Maugham's writing process on The Painted Veil compared to his other works?

5. How many reasons does Charlie give for a potentially calm reaction from Walter upon finding out about their rendezvous?

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

7. How does her affair with Charlie affect Kitty's appearance?

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

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

10. What reasons does Charlie give for wanting to remain married to Dorothy?

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