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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 character does Maugham reintroduce in this chapter?

2. How old is Suzanne when she moves to Paris?

3. What does the author immediately state his misgivings about?

4. When does Maugham say the stock market crashes?

5. Who says hello to Maugham in Cafe Du Dome?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Isabel's thoughts on love?

3. What is Maugham's opinion of Larry?

4. What does Maugham say about a person's true nature in Chapter 3?

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

6. Describe Suzanne's life in Paris.

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

8. What does Larry say about his time away?

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

10. Describe Isabel's marriage and life with Gray.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1920's. How does Maugham express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novel's meaning would change if it were set in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Maugham's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his goals and motives. Does he achieve his motive? Does he share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do his goals clash with other characters' goals? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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