2. What reason does Larry give for being friends with Sophie?
(a) They are both bullied.
(b) They are both lonely.
(c) They are both shy.
(d) They both come from modest backgrounds.

3. Where does Maugham look for Larry?
(a) Chicago
(b) Paris
(c) Berlin
(d) London

4. What does the author initially state he has not done?
(a) Invented or embellished anything
(b) Included his wife in the story
(c) Based anything on the truth
(d) Injected any humor

5. What is the name of Suzanne's daughter?
(a) freda
(b) Michelle
(c) Odette
(d) Lorna

6. What does the author admit is part of his problem in writing the novel?
(a) He is writing about friends.
(b) He is writing about Paris.
(c) He is writing about an American.
(d) He is writing about his secrets.

7. How old is Suzanne when she moves to Paris?
(a) 18
(b) 13
(c) 22
(d) 15

8. Where do Maugham and Elliot meet the Bradleys for dinner?
(a) Paris
(b) Rome
(c) New York
(d) London

9. From which country does Kosti come?
(a) Slovenia
(b) Czechoslovakia
(c) Ukraine
(d) Poland

10. Which character develops a plan to help Isabel forget about Larry?
(a) Sophie
(b) Elliott
(c) Mrs. Bradley
(d) Maugham

11. What kind of book is Larry reading in this chapter?
(a) Psychology book
(b) A novel
(c) A travel guide
(d) A sports book

12. Elliott arrange for Larry to sit next to _________.
(a) His mother
(b) A young Mexican woman
(c) An older Parisian woman
(d) Maugham

13. Why does Mrs. Bradley decline to visit her brother's new home?
(a) She has no money.
(b) She thinks he is a snob.
(c) She hates France.
(d) She is ill.

14. Why does Maugham think Elliott wants to get Isabel's mind off Larry?
(a) To marry Mrs. Bradley
(b) To get back at Larry
(c) To seduce her
(d) To show off his connections

15. Why does Isabel say she does not go with Larry's plan to travel Europe?
(a) She wants Larry to get a job.
(b) She wants to have a baby.
(c) She wants to go home.
(d) She is scared.