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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color are Charlie's eyes?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Brown.

2. Where does Kitty meet Charlie for the first time?
(a) At the dinner party of a mutual friend.
(b) At a government ball.
(c) At a dinner held at his house.
(d) In a busy antique store in Hong Kong.

3. What dress did Kitty wear on the first evening she meets Charlie?
(a) A pale yellow dress.
(b) Her wedding dress.
(c) Her pale blue dancing gown.
(d) A bright red kimono.

4. What compliment does Charlie regularly pay Dorothy?
(a) She is a wonderful mother.
(b) She has marvelous fashion sense.
(c) She is a wonderful hostess.
(d) She is extremely attractive.

5. In Hong Kong, why is Kitty vague about Walter's job to others?
(a) She doesn't know exactly what he does.
(b) Walter has told her not to tell people about his work.
(c) She feels his job is not very significant or important.
(d) She feels it is an unimportant detail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?

2. Why won't Walter join in singing with others at a party?

3. Why did Maugham decide to change the last name of his main character in the novel?

4. After Kitty appears so radiant (shortly after commencing her affair with Charlie), what do her friends assume?

5. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?

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