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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. After Walter discovers that Kitty is pregnant what does he offer her?

2. What is Kitty's first impression of Sister St. Joseph's demeanor?

3. During dinner conversation outlined in Chapter 32, what aspect of London does Waddington discuss at length?

4. What type of work does Kitty first offer to do at the convent?

5. As Kitty spends more time with the nuns, how does she feel about the Catholic faith?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Waddington describe his religious views to Kitty?

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

4. Does Sister St. Joseph want to return to France? Why or why not?

5. Why doesn't Kitty lie to Walter when he asks her if he is the father of the baby?

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

7. How does Kitty describe the city of Mei-tan-fu as she is carried to Walter's deathbed?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel Waddington makes a statement that he enjoys talking to Kitty because,"you (Kitty) and I (Waddington) are the only people here who walk quite quietly and peaceably on solid ground. The nuns walk in heaven and your husband-- in darkness." Explain what Waddington meant by this statement. Do you believe that this is an accurate analogy of the characters. Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

A recurrent theme in The Painted Veil is that of vanity, and how characters react when their vanity is wounded or bruised. Compare and contrast vanity as exhibited by Kitty, Charlie and Walter and how it either shifts throughout the novel or remains the same. Discuss how each character reacts when their vanity is wounded and what this reaction infers about that character.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel Kitty's views of Charlie change drastically, however, Charlie's views of Kitty remain somewhat the same. Discuss the dichotomy of how these views differ and how they reflect upon the character that holds them.

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