Assignment № 3. Pp. 61-85

I. Vocabulary:

1. to do something of one's free will (p.63)

2. to file one's petition (p. 64) syn. to bring an action for divorce (p.83)

3. to marry somebody for convenience (p. 67)

4. to get into a mess (scrape) (p.72)

5. to make a dean breast of something to somebody (p. 76)

6. to hush something up

7. to get somebody out of harm's way (p.81)

8. to send somebody to certain death (p.81)

9. to judge somebody accurately (p. 82)

10. self-seeking (p.83)

II. Find the situations in which the new words were used in the text.

III. Questions and Topic to Discuss:

1. Walter and Kitty have a talk in which Walter brings up the subject of Mei-tan - fu. Comment upon Kitty's protestations and the motives of her refusal. Why did Walter want Kitty to go with him?

2. Walter brings up the subject of divorce. On what conditions was Walter going to agree to a divorce? Why did he make this condition? Had Walter any illusions about his wife?

3. Kitty comes to Townsend’s office. Comment upon Townsend's readiness to make a clean breast to his wife. What was his greatest concern throughout their talk? Discuss Townsend's turning from coward into a scoundrel.

4. Kitty comes to sec her position in true light. What advice did Townsend give her at the end of their talk? Compare his reaction to Mei-tan-fu at the first mention and on second thought. Discuss the drama Kitty had to live through within one day.

Assignment № 4.

pp. 85-105

I. Vocabulary:

1. to turn something over in one's mind (p.85)

2. to get on well (p.86)

3. to take precautions (against) (p. 92)

4. to be panic-stricken (p.97)

5. to cause somebody inconvenience (p. 100)

6. vain (adj.)

7. to hold somebody in contempt (p. 101)

8. shrewd (adj.) (p. 101)

9. to excite somebody's curiosity (p. 102)

10. to take a risk (p. 104)

11. to swear by somebody (p. 107)

II. Find the situation in the text in which the new words are used.

III. Read and translate the following passage: p. 107 "I have a suspicion that... they think he's a hero."

IV. Questions and Topic to Discuss:

1. Speak about Kitty's state of mind on the way to Mei-tan-fu.

2. Gather as much information as possible about the epidemic and the state of things in Mei-tan-fu (pp. 91,93,97).

3. Speak about Waddington. Comment to the way he treated the situation in Mei-tan-fu and people.

4. Speak about Kitty's talk with Waddington about Townsend. Comment upon Waddington's opinion of Townsend and his wife.

5. Discuss Walter's work and his popularity in Mei-tan-fu. Speak about the episode with the green salad. Walter did not want Kitty to die, did he? Why had he brought her to Mei-tan-fu then? Find the paragraph at the end of the chapter 38 that will help you to understand Walter's aim.

Assignment № 5.

pp. 109-138

I. Vocabulary:

1. grave (adj.) (p. 113)

2. to come to somebody's rescue (p. 114)

3. repulsive (adj.) (p.117)

4. worthless (adj.) (p. 125)

5. worthlessness (n.) (p. 123)

6. to be blind to somebody's merits (p. 123)

7. to bear malice (p. 124)

8. to ascribe some qualities to somebody (p. 129)

9. to commit adultery (p. 129)

10. to live on make-believe (p. 129)

11. to keep an eye on somebody (p. 136)