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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. Who does Waddington live with?

2. How does Mother Superior treat Kitty since the discovery of her pregnancy?

3. How does Kitty regard Waddington's frankness?

4. Who comes to tell Kitty that Walter has fallen ill?

5. Why won't Walter initially allow Colonel Yu to send for Kitty in Chapter 62?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Waddington try and comfort Kitty about Walter's death?

2. How does Kitty describe her first impression of Sister St. Joseph?

3. What one thing does Kitty desire to do for Walter?

4. How does Kitty describe her first impression of Waddington?

5. When Kitty asks Waddington about immortality, what is his response?

6. How does Waddington describe Dorothy Townsend?

7. After Mother Superior agrees to let Kitty work in the convent, what advice does she give her?

8. How does Kitty describe the chapel at the convent?

9. What are the first emotional hints that Kitty may be pregnant?

10. After visiting the convent, why does Kitty feel so unhappy back at the bungalow.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the point-of-view utilized by Maugham in The Painted Veil. As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why Maugham selected the view he did and what influences the point-of-view had on the development of themes. Make sure to use specific textual evidence to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 2

One recurrent theme in The Painted Veil is the importance of respect, especially in regard to the character of Kitty. Discuss what Kitty's idea of respect is and how that idea is influenced by secondary characters such as Waddington, Mother Superior, and Dorothy. Discuss how Kitty's idea of respect evolves throughout the novel, using specific textual examples of how this is manifested.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel Maugham sets forth different views on the purpose of life as given by several characters. Compare and contrast the specific view on the purpose of life by two or more characters. Give specific textual information on how these characters exhibit and come to these views. Also in the conclusion address whether or not Maugham selects one as being THE view on the purpose of life.

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