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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 does Maugham compliment Isabel on to calm her down?

2. What does Elliott say the U.S is becoming?

3. What does Sophie say she drinks in Isabel's apartment?

4. In what room in Edna's house does Maugham steal an invitation?

5. What is the name of Sophie's new lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Isabel's terrible news?

2. How does Suzanne become a successful artist?

3. What reasons does Larry give for wanting to marry Sophie?

4. What does Elliot leave to the main characters in his will?

5. Do you think there is anything suspicious about the incident with the vodka?

6. What does Larry learn about evil in India?

7. Why is Elliott so upset at not being invited to Edna's party?

8. Why does Isabel leave the vodka to tempt Sophie?

9. What is the story of Sophie's disappearance?

10. How does Sophie give in to temptation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Maugham use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Indian culture. What influence has it had on America and the western world in terms of politics, arts and religion. Why would Larry go to India to find himself?

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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