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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 doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?
(a) He doesn't want Kitty to know about his past.
(b) It bores him to talk about himself.
(c) He cannot remember the things she asks him about.
(d) He likes to be in control of the direction of the conversation.

2. When Charlie and Kitty adjourn to the sitting room, what does he try to give her?
(a) A small photograph of himself.
(b) A comforting shawl.
(c) A love note.
(d) A drink of brandy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During dinner, what compliment does Charlie pay Walter?

3. Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court?

4. What type of books does Walter like to read?

5. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Kitty feel her social position is lower in Hong Kong than it was at home in England?

8. What two attributes does Mrs.Garstin display in the way she arranges her dinner parties?

9. For what reasons does Kitty believe that Charlie remains with his wife?

10. When Walter first tells Kitty about going to Mei-tan-fu, what reasons does she give for not wanting to accompany him?

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