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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 through 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Kitty relate Charlie's nerve to?
(a) A bear.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A lion.

2. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?
(a) He tells her to eat plenty of fresh vegetables, as long as they've been properly cleaned.
(b) He tells to apply lavendar oil to her skin twice daily.
(c) He tells her to boil her drinking water and not eat any raw foods.
(d) He tells her to bathe daily and sleep with a mosquito net.

3. Where do Kitty and Charlie decide to meet?
(a) His office.
(b) Her house.
(c) The lounge at the Hong Kong Hotel.
(d) Ku-Chou's, the curio shop.

4. What one nightly tradition does Walter neglect the night before Kitty meets Charlie in Chapter 20?
(a) He doesn't have his usual nightcap.
(b) He does not listen to his favorite song.
(c) He does not read the paper.
(d) He does not kiss Kitty goodnight.

5. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?
(a) Williams.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Townsend.
(d) Simmons.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being married for some time, how does Kitty feel towards Walter?

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

3. What relevance does Charlie feel that love has to marriage?

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

5. What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair?

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