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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. How old is Kitty when she becomes engaged?

2. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?

3. After being startled in Chapter 1, what item does Charlie give Kitty?

4. What color are Charlie's eyes?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After Kitty describes Walter's polite and standoffish behavior in Chapter 20, why does Charlie become so confident and happy?

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

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

5. What does Walter find humorous about Kitty's plan to marry Charlie upon her divorce from himself?

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

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

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

9. What two physical attributes are described of Doris in Chapter 8?

10. How does Kitty describe Walter's appearance in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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