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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. When Kitty catches Walter's glance through the course of the meal, what expression does she see in his eyes?
2. Why does Charlie leave the sitting room in Chapter 1?
3. In Chapter 5, how does Kitty find out that Walter has been home?
4. In Chapter 27, when Kitty returns home what does Kitty tell Walter?
5. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Mr.Garstin's appearance as noted by Kitty in Chapter 6.
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. Why does Kitty claim to not care if Walter does "kick up a row" about her affair with Charlie?
5. What is the view from Kitty's home in Happy Valley?
6. For what reasons does Kitty believe that Charlie remains with his wife?
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. In Chapter 1, what tools does Charlie use to reassure Kitty and why are they effective?
10. What two physical attributes are described of Doris in Chapter 8?
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
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 novel Maugham sets forth different views on the purpose of life as given by several characters. Compare and contrast the specific view on the purpose of life by two or more characters. Give specific textual information on how these characters exhibit and come to these views. Also in the conclusion address whether or not Maugham selects one as being THE view on the purpose of life.
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