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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. Why has Mei-tan-fu been frequently in the newspapers?
2. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?
3. What honor does Charlie suppose Walter will receive for volunteering in Mei-tan-fu?
4. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?
5. When Walter found out about Kitty and Charlie, why didn't he break into the room and fight Charlie?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Mr.Garstin's appearance as noted by Kitty in Chapter 6.
2. For what reasons does Kitty believe that Charlie remains with his wife?
3. Describe Dorothy Townsend's appearance as given by Kitty in Chapter 3.
4. Describe Walter's behavior towards others at the dinner party in Chapter 21.
5. Once they are married, what daily habits does Walter display that shows his affection for Kitty?
6. Walter claims he knew that Kitty had no feelings for him when they married, why did he still want to marry her?
7. When Walter first tells Kitty about going to Mei-tan-fu, what reasons does she give for not wanting to accompany him?
8. In Chapter 1, what tools does Charlie use to reassure Kitty and why are they effective?
9. What was different about Maugham's writing process on The Painted Veil compared to his other works?
10. Why does Kitty feel her social position is lower in Hong Kong than it was at home in England?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Duty is a theme throughout The Painted Veil. Discuss three different character's views of duty and how it is exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these accounts of duty, does Maugham create an overarching definition of what duty is?
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
Throughout The Painted Veil, Maugham uses scenic imagery as a metaphor for the plot and character development. Give three specific examples of these metaphors and how they relate specific actions in the plot and/or character development. Discuss why or why not they are effective as literary tools augmenting the general action.
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