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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 did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?
(a) He found over time he disliked the original name and it didn't fit the character.
(b) Several people with that name brought an action against Maugham.
(c) A close friend asked him to change it.
(d) The name was misprinted in the first edition and he decided to leave it with the new spelling.

2. When Kitty calls Charlie at the end of Chapter 5, what does he advise her?
(a) To call Walter and tell a small lie.
(b) To sit tight.
(c) To invite over a friend.
(d) To leave the house immediately.

3. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?
(a) The connections of her family.
(b) The type of attire she wears.
(c) The size of her home.
(d) Her husband's occupation.

4. After being startled in Chapter 1, what item does Charlie give Kitty?
(a) Her bag.
(b) A shoe horn.
(c) His hankerchief.
(d) A flower.

5. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?
(a) Mrs. Garstin forces them to marry before it gets too hot.
(b) Walter has to return to China in the fall.
(c) They are madly in love and don't want to wait.
(d) Kitty is afraid he'll change his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kitty refuse so many proposals?

2. How old is Kitty when she becomes engaged?

3. What position does Charlie hold?

4. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?

5. Where does Kitty's family go for their summer holiday?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Walter returns home, what clues lead Kitty to believe he knows about her affair?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Kitty describe Walter's appearance in Chapter 10?

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