The Luncheon (2)

The narrator had met his friend (a)   years ago.

The narrator used to live in (a)   .

The narrator had (a)   to last him the rest of the month.

The narrator’s friend was (a)   years of age.

The narrator said, “My doctor had absolutely forbidden me to drink (a)   .”

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