Sunlight in August was a long novel by Somerset Maugham, published in 1919. The following is the answer to the reading comprehension of the novel: The author Maugham narrates the story in the first person. Who is he? A Narrator B Narrator C Narrator D Narrator's Shadow In which era did the story take place? A 1900s B 1910s C 1920s D 1930s Who is the protagonist of the story? A Elizabeth Fisher B Paul Gauguin C Emily Blunt D John Le Carre Where is the location of the story? A Paris B belgium C India D London What is the main plot of the story? A. Elizabeth and Paul's love story B. Elizabeth and John Le Carre's relationship C. Elizabeth and Paul's feud What is the theme of the story? A. Love and marriage B. Freedom and pursuit C. Social class and social status D. War and revolution What is the ending of the story? A. Elizabeth and Paul end up together B. Elizabeth and Paul end up breaking up C. Elizabeth and Paul don't end up together but choose different paths D. Elizabeth and Paul end up not mentioned in the story I hope these answers will help you understand Sunshine in August.