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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?
(a) They want Nick and Rachel to move to Singapore.
(b) It will improve his chances of inheriting Tyersall Park.
(c) His grandmother wants to meet Rachel.
(d) Because she is about to die.

2. How is Catherine Young's husband described?
(a) He is a tech mogul.
(b) He is the owner of a palace in Hong Kong.
(c) He is a renowned heart surgeon.
(d) He is a prince and descendant of King Mongkut.

3. What is Oliver T'sien's role in the novel?
(a) He is an art expert and takes the place of a close female friend for Kitty.
(b) He is the antagonist.
(c) He is the protagonist.
(d) He decorates all Kitty's houses.

4. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?
(a) He is uncomfortable in his linen suit.
(b) His children are getting ice cream on their clothes.
(c) Philip is wearing nicer clothes than he is.
(d) His wife is wearing the wrong dress.

5. Why was Su Yi's father angry at her?
(a) She left her brother in India.
(b) Because she returned to Singapore.
(c) She married Jirasit.
(d) She refused to return to Singapore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Alfred Shang need to contact his physician?

2. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?

3. Are the members of the Young family close?

4. Why does Kitty Bing have a party?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Kitty Bing purchase?

(see the answer key)

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