The Luncheon (2)

The narrator had met his friend ___________ years ago.

The narrator used to live in ___________.

The narrator had ____________to last him the rest of the month.

The narrator’s friend was __________ years of age.

The narrator said, “My doctor had absolutely forbidden me to drink ___________.”

The narrator was a wealthy person.

• true

• false

Why does the young writer, despite being short on money, agree to meeting the lady for lunch?

• He does not dare to decline.

• He hopes that she will pay for lunch, so that he can get a free meal out of it.

• He is flattered that she has taken an interest in him.

How is the young man reassured when he sees the bill of fare?

• The woman says that she will pay for what she eats.

• The women says that she never eats anything for luncheon.

• The woman says that she will pay for the entire meal.

What is the young man's plan if he comes up short when the bill arrives?

• He will suggest that he can wash the dishes in the restaurant after closing time.

• He will say that his guest should chip in on the bill.

• He will make a scene and claim that his pocket has been picked.

What kind of literary work is ‘The Luncheon’ by Somerset Maugham?

• A novel

• A short story

• A poem

• A scientific article