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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. 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 drink of brandy.
(d) A love note.

2. What causes Kitty to marry Walter Fane in a panic?
(a) She falls in love with him and realizes he is leaving the country.
(b) Her mother threatens to disown her.
(c) She has a nightmare of becoming an old maid.
(d) Her younger sister becomes engaged.

3. Who took Kitty into dinner at Government House when they first arrived in Hong Kong?
(a) The Governor.
(b) A distinguished general.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Walter.

4. How does Charlie describe his feelings for Dorothy?
(a) They are excellent friends.
(b) They are completely indifferent to each other.
(c) They quarrel constantly.
(d) They are happily in love.

5. In Chapter 5, upon returning to the sitting room, what does Kitty see?
(a) A note from Walter with a book.
(b) Charlie's misplaced hat.
(c) Charlie's empty brandy glass.
(d) Her lost cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kitty calls Charlie at the end of Chapter 5, what does he advise her?

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

3. Which Italian city was Somerset Maugham staying in when he was inspired to write The Painted Veil?

4. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?

5. What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charlie Townsend and why Kitty is initially attracted to him when she meets him at the social function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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