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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. What are the names of Isabella's two children?

2. In what city does Larry buy a new suit?

3. With which condition has Mrs. Bradley bee diagnosed?

4. Which of the following characters is a renowned decorator?

5. For how long does Larry want to go to Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kosti.

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

3. Describe Gray Maturin

4. Describe the point of view Maugham uses.

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

6. What is Larry's opinion of Sophie?

7. Why does Larry leave Paris?

8. How does the stock market crash affect the main characters?

9. What does Larry tell the narrator about what he wants in the opening chapter?

10. Why does Larry want to go to Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the following statement: "The Razor's Edge fails because it examines the effects of the First World War from too privileged a viewpoint." Using two examples from the book argue for or against the statement.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the values of the 1920's.

1) Why was greed and loyalty such an issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters' negative characteristics a product of their time? Do you think America was going through a transitional phase in the 1920's? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3)Does modern society share any values with 1920's America?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Maugham's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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