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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. In Chapter 27, when Kitty returns home what does Kitty tell Walter?

2. After Kitty and Walter's discussion of divorce, where does she go to meet Charlie?

3. How old is Mrs. Garstin?

4. After Kitty leaves her heated discussion with Charlie in Chapter 26, what is Charlie's first thought?

5. How does Mrs. Garstin persuade Mr. Garstin to do something he isn't inclined to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Kitty's love for Charlie initially change her perception of Walter?

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

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

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

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

8. What physical feature of Mrs.Garstin does Kitty find most disconcerting and why?

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

10. When Kitty tells Charlie about Walter's ultimatum, what is his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Kitty meets Waddington's mistress she contemplates afterward that "the beliefs and the ideals of the West seemed crude beside ideals and beliefs of which in this exquisite creature she seemed to catch a fugitive glimpse." How does this statement reflect an overarching theme between the relationship between West vs. East as portrayed in The Painted Veil?

Essay Topic 2

At the conclusion of the novel Kitty emerges a very different character from the way she is portrayed in the beginning. Through the development of her character is Maugham setting forth a moral or just bringing up different themes? Take one standpoint and defend your assertions with textual evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the point-of-view utilized by Maugham in The Painted Veil. As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why Maugham selected the view he did and what influences the point-of-view had on the development of themes. Make sure to use specific textual evidence to support your assertions.

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