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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Walter's occupation?
(a) He is a successful businessman.
(b) He lives primarily from investments.
(c) He is a government bacteriologist.
(d) He is an attorney.

2. After being married for some time, how does Kitty feel towards Walter?
(a) She is constantly angry with him.
(b) She finds him amusing and has a platonic affection for him.
(c) She is deeply in love with him.
(d) She is indifferent to him.

3. How old is Charlie?
(a) 41.
(b) 36.
(c) 27.
(d) 45.

4. Why doesn't Kitty like Charlie's wife's name?
(a) She feels the name dates a person.
(b) It is difficult to remember.
(c) It reminds her of her mother.
(d) She dislikes her own name and is jealous.

5. Where do Charlie and Kitty usually meet?
(a) Charlie's office.
(b) A rented hotel room above a cafe.
(c) The cottage of a friend.
(d) The house of a curio dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What compliment does Charlie regularly pay Dorothy?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Kitty find out that Walter has been home?

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

4. Why doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?

5. After being startled in Chapter 1, what item does Charlie give Kitty?

(see the answer key)

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