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

2. What does Kitty think of Walter's dancing ability?
(a) She thinks he is the best dancer she had ever partnered.
(b) She thinks he is a fair, but undistinguished dancer.
(c) She thinks he is a terrible dancer.
(d) She doesn't know as he refuses to dance with her.

3. What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair?
(a) He's worried about being excommunicated.
(b) He doesn't want it to hurt his career.
(c) He doesn't want Dorothy to find out.
(d) He doesn't want his children to find out.

4. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?
(a) He tells her to bathe daily and sleep with a mosquito net.
(b) He tells to apply lavendar oil to her skin twice daily.
(c) He tells her to boil her drinking water and not eat any raw foods.
(d) He tells her to eat plenty of fresh vegetables, as long as they've been properly cleaned.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Charlie give for being unable to eat his meal?

2. What one nightly tradition does Walter neglect the night before Kitty meets Charlie in Chapter 20?

3. When discussing their affair, what accusation does Charlie make about Kitty that angers her greatly?

4. What is Kitty's first impression of Walter?

5. What dress did Kitty wear on the first evening she meets Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr.Garstin's appearance as noted by Kitty in Chapter 6.

2. After Kitty describes Walter's polite and standoffish behavior in Chapter 20, why does Charlie become so confident and happy?

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

4. What is the view from Kitty's home in Happy Valley?

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

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

7. After they have been married for some time, why is Kitty surprised Walter ever fell in love with her?

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

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

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

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