View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?

2. How old is Charlie?

3. What type of books does Walter like to read?

4. When Kitty goes to tell Charlie of Walter's ultimatum, what surprises her about his appearance?

5. What does Walter threaten to do if Kitty will not accompany him to Mei-tan-fu?

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

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

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

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

6. What was different about Maugham's writing process on The Painted Veil compared to his other works?

7. Why is Mr.Garstin reluctant to take silk and become a K.C.?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of The Painted Veil. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and denouement.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 821 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample