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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Larry visit Seville?
(a) To find a wife
(b) To learn about art
(c) To learn about religion
(d) To find his mother

2. What does Suzanne have in her mouth?
(a) A tooth brush
(b) A bone
(c) A tooth pick
(d) A paintbrush

3. Where have the police found Sophie's body?
(a) In the lake
(b) In a factory
(c) In the bar toilets
(d) In the harbor

4. Who does Ganesha say is the only guru?
(a) The elephants
(b) Himself
(c) Gandhi
(d) The Absolute

5. Which word best describes Larry's voice?
(a) Preachy
(b) Agressive
(c) High pitched
(d) Soothing

6. What is the name of Elliott's costume?
(a) A Count de Lauria
(b) A Prince de Lauria
(c) A Duke de Lauria
(d) A Lord de Lauria

7. What does Maugham do while Isabel cries?
(a) Reads
(b) Goes into the garden
(c) Sleeps
(d) Hugs her

8. What is Larry's story about?
(a) How he found love.
(b) How he got back to Paris.
(c) How he became a writer.
(d) How he met Suzanne.

9. Why is Maugham upset?
(a) He cannot go back to Seville.
(b) He has lost his pen.
(c) He has forgotten his note book.
(d) He cannot tell the story in Larry's voice.

10. What does Ganesha's friend allow Larry to use?
(a) His bugalow
(b) His jeep
(c) His gun
(d) His binoculars

11. What does Elliott say the U.S is becoming?
(a) Europe
(b) A communist state
(c) Middle class
(d) Blue collar

12. What kind of business does Gray want to start?
(a) A cleaning business
(b) A silver mine
(c) An oil business
(d) A bomb factory

13. What is the name of Elliott's manservant?
(a) Jack
(b) Jacques
(c) Joseph
(d) Frederick

14. What is the name of Ganesha's compound?
(a) Peace
(b) Absolution
(c) Lama
(d) Ashrama

15. In what room in Edna's house does Maugham steal an invitation?
(a) The secretary's room
(b) The bathroom
(c) The dining room
(d) The games room

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is opium easier to get in Toulouse?

2. Why does Elliott refuse to lend Paul his costume?

3. In her note, what does Isabel say has happened?

4. For what does Mr. Achilles marry his previous wife?

5. Who comes instead of the local bishop?

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