Critic Reviews for “I Am Number Four”

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The painted veil

1 . What type of film is it?

A) Horror film B) Drama

C) Sci-fi D) fantasy film

2. Who’s the author of the novel the film is based on?

A) Nathaniel Hottorn

B) William Makepeace Thackeray

C) Charles Dickens

D) W. Somerset Maugham

3. Where do the events take place?

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4. Choose the correct answer

1. What happened to the Missionary who was the previous occupant of the bungalow?

1. He fell in love with a Chinese woman and left the province with her.

2. He caught cholera and returned to England for treatment.

3. He was given another post in a neighboring village.

4. He died.

2. When Kitty finds herself suffering nausea and vomits, what causes her to faint?

1. One of the children vomits as well, and she faints when she sees it.

2. She doesn't faint, but quickly regains her composure.

3. She receives some bad news about Walter.

4. She is afraid she has cholera.

3. What is Waddington's affinity for liquor?

1. He never drinks and despises liquor.

2. He enjoys liquor only sparingly.

3. He loves to drink and is frequently a little drunk.

4. He uses liquor medicinally.

4. What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair?

1. He doesn't want Dorothy to find out.

2. He doesn't want it to hurt his career.

3. He's worried about being excommunicated.

4. He doesn't want his children to find out.

5. What does Sister St. Joseph like to discuss with Kitty?

1. Gossip.

2. Religion.

3. The developments in the cholera epidemic.

4. The children.

6. When Kitty asks Walter if he despises her, what is his response?

1. He tells her he doesn't know how he feels about her.

2. He tells her he loves her and always will.

3. He tells her he despises himself.

4. He tells her he despises himself and her.

7. What illness does Walter have?

1. The cholera.

2. He was wounded in an accident.

3. Food poisoning.

4. He isn't ill, just guilt-ridden.

8. Who is the first person Kitty meets when she reaches her new home in Mei-tan-fu?

1. A messenger with a note from Charlie.

2. A new servant.

3. Mother Superior.

4. Waddington.

9. Why does Mother Superior hesitate to allow Kitty to work in the convent?

1. She's afraid Kitty is too weak and pale to work.

2. She's afraid Waddington would disapprove.

3. She does not think Chinese officials will allow it.

4. Kitty is a Protestant, not Catholic.

10. What does Waddington think of Dorothy?

1. He thinks she's cold and unfeeling.

2. He thinks she's extremely beautiful.

3. He thinks she's well-bred and able.

4. He thinks she's very flirtatious.