1.

Before devoting his life to literature, Maugham used to be a …

A. teacher
B. doctor
C. musician
2. The novel marked the most mature period of his literary career is …
A. ‘ Liza Of Lambeth’ (1897)
B. ‘Of Human Bondage’ (1915)
C. ‘The Moon and Sixpence’ (1919)
3. All short stories are based on a struggle the author tries to resolve. True or false?
A. True
B. False
4. What is verbal irony?
A. When what is said is different than what is meant
B. When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
C. When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
5. What is NOT one of the four main elements that create the plot of a short story?
A. Foreshadowing
B. Crisis
C. Conflict
D. Reversal
6. The Escape is the story written in:
A. 1919
B. 1925
C. 1930
7. Is Roger's last letter to Ruth sincere or insincere?
A. Sincere
B. Insincere
8. Why did Roger fall out of love without breaking up?
A. Because he pitied Ruth
B. Because he plays a double game.
C. Because he is afraid that people will think he's a jerk.
9. How many times was Ruth a widow?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
10. Which adjective is not used to describe Ruth?
A. scheming
B. loyal
C. beautiful
D. pitiful