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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ball that Astrid is attending in Book 1, Chapter 5?

2. Who is Nick Young's girlfriend in Book 1, Chapter 1?

3. Where is Book 1, Chapter 2 set?

4. Where was Rachel studying when she met Peik Lin?

5. How old was Rachel when her family moved to America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jacqueline's intent in calling her daughter from the party?

2. Who are the members of the Cheng family and how are they depicted?

3. What is revealed about Colin Khoo in Book 1, Chapter 17?

4. How and when did Astrid meet Michael?

5. How does Eddie feel about his friend Leo's penthouse? Why?

6. Who are Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee and how are they described upon introduction?

7. What does Colin warn Nick about in Book 1, Chapter 17?

8. How does Eleanor solicit information about Rachel from Astrid in Book 1, Chapter 7? What does she learn?

9. Where is Araminta's bachelorette party? How are the guests described?

10. Who is Oliver T'sien? What are Rachel's first impressions of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss gender roles as depicted in Crazy Rich Asians. How are gender expectations different for women and men in Singapore? How do these expectations differ from those in the United States? What characters in the novel most illustrate this juxtaposition?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of gossip in Crazy Rich Asians. What role does gossip play in the novel's plot? What characters embody and illustrate this theme? How does the author employ symbolism and setting to develop the theme of gossip?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of symbolism and imagery in the novel. What symbols stand out as the most significant? Why? What do these symbols represent? How does the author employ imagery to develop a sensory experience for the reader?

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