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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years is it until Maugham sees Larry and Isabel again?
(a) Eight years
(b) Ten years
(c) Nine years
(d) Five years

2. Who gives Isabel away?
(a) Elliott
(b) Maugham
(c) Larry
(d) Mrs. Bradley

3. What do Larry and Isabel do on Isabel's final night in Paris?
(a) Eat and talk
(b) Sleep
(c) Drink and dance
(d) Play golf

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

5. How long do Gray and Isabel wait for Larry to visit?
(a) Three days
(b) A month
(c) Two weeks
(d) Four days

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Suzanne's daughter?

2. What two things does the author state he has changed in the book?

3. Who does Isabel marry?

4. Why is Kosti forced to leave the Polish army?

5. How much does Larry think that he and Isabel can live on per year?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Isabel's thoughts on love?

2. Why does Larry want to go to Paris?

3. What reason does Maugham give for Elliott helping Isabel?

4. What happens to the four main characters in Rue de Lappe?

5. What is Sophie's tragic story?

6. How do Gray and Isabel's appearances differ?

7. What does Larry say about his time away?

8. What were the author's reservations about writing the book?

9. What reasons does Isabelle give for staying with Gray?

10. Why does Larry leave Paris?

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