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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. After dinner what excuse does Walter give to leave Kitty alone?
2. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?
3. What one nightly tradition does Walter neglect the night before Kitty meets Charlie in Chapter 20?
4. Why does Kitty insist on meeting Charlie in person the following day?
5. How does Mrs. Garstin feel towards Mr. Garstin?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reasons does Kitty believe that Charlie remains with his wife?
2. What does Walter find humorous about Kitty's plan to marry Charlie upon her divorce from himself?
3. Describe Walter's behavior towards others at the dinner party in Chapter 21.
4. How does her affair with Charlie affect Kitty's appearance?
5. After noting Charlie's response to Walter's ultimatum, what does she come to see was Walter's motivation in making it?
6. When Walter returns home, what clues lead Kitty to believe he knows about her affair?
7. What two physical attributes are described of Doris in Chapter 8?
8. Once they are married, what daily habits does Walter display that shows his affection for Kitty?
9. What reasons does Charlie give for wanting to remain married to Dorothy?
10. When Walter first tells Kitty about going to Mei-tan-fu, what reasons does she give for not wanting to accompany him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of love is central to The Painted Veil and has many manifestations. Compare and contrast two approaches to the idea of "what is love" as evidenced by the following characters:
a) Kitty's initial love for Charlie.
b) Walter's love for Kitty.
c) Charlie's love for Kitty.
d) Waddington's love for his mistress.
e) Mother Superior's love for God.
f) Kitty's love for her father.
Essay Topic 2
In the preface Maugham discusses how he was inspired by a plot line in Dante's Purgatorio due to its modern elements. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that: The Painted Veil is a modern plot? Specifically discuss why or why not it is relevant and applicable to today's society and if it is accessible to the reader.
Essay Topic 3
In the novel Waddington makes a statement that he enjoys talking to Kitty because,"you (Kitty) and I (Waddington) are the only people here who walk quite quietly and peaceably on solid ground. The nuns walk in heaven and your husband-- in darkness." Explain what Waddington meant by this statement. Do you believe that this is an accurate analogy of the characters. Why or why not?
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