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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kitty's first impression of Walter?
(a) He is very jovial and out-going.
(b) He is very good at making witty remarks.
(c) He has a nasty temper.
(d) He is very shy and quiet.

2. What relevance does Charlie feel that love has to marriage?
(a) He believes all marriages are built on love.
(b) He believes you can only truly love your spouse.
(c) He believes marriage is strictly a business arrangement and love is not involved.
(d) He believes one can be in love with a woman without wishing to spend his life with her.

3. What instrument does Charlie play?
(a) The violin.
(b) The harp.
(c) He does not play an instrument.
(d) The piano.

4. As Kitty and Walter are entering Mei-tan-fu, what do the Chinese servants point out to Kitty?
(a) An archway memorial for the dead.
(b) A sign in Chinese bearing the city's name.
(c) A picturesque waterfall.
(d) A beautiful bridge.

5. Where does Walter propose to Kitty?
(a) The park.
(b) In her sitting room.
(c) At a social dance.
(d) In a restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Italian city was Somerset Maugham staying in when he was inspired to write The Painted Veil?

2. During Kitty and Waddington's first dinner together, what unexpected mutual acquaintance do they discover?

3. After Kitty and Charlie consummate their affair, how does she feel?

4. When Kitty catches Walter's glance through the course of the meal, what expression does she see in his eyes?

5. After dinner what excuse does Walter give to leave Kitty alone?

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