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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Once he knows fully of Walter's ultimatum, what does Charlie think of Walter's offer?
2. What position does Charlie hold?
3. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?
4. During dinner, what compliment does Charlie pay Walter?
5. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?
Short Essay Questions
1. After noting Charlie's response to Walter's ultimatum, what does she come to see was Walter's motivation in making it?
2. For what reasons does Kitty believe that Charlie remains with his wife?
3. What two physical attributes are described of Doris in Chapter 8?
4. What does Walter find humorous about Kitty's plan to marry Charlie upon her divorce from himself?
5. Walter claims he knew that Kitty had no feelings for him when they married, why did he still want to marry her?
6. Describe Walter's behavior towards others at the dinner party in Chapter 21.
7. How does her affair with Charlie affect Kitty's appearance?
8. Why does Kitty believe her rendezvous with Charlie at the curio shop are completely safe?
9. What pains does Charlie take to maintain his figure?
10. After Kitty describes Walter's polite and standoffish behavior in Chapter 20, why does Charlie become so confident and happy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the novel, The Painted Veil, Kitty makes several journeys. Discuss these journeys and how they function as a metaphor, a simile, or an allegory for the emotional journeys and progress she makes as a character throughout the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the importance of setting within The Painted Veil. Make sure to discuss at least three different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of themes and characters.
Essay Topic 3
What is W. Somerset Maugham's writing-style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure to discuss what literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice?
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