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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. In Part 2: Chapter 5, who does Astrid say traveled with Astrid and Charlie when they were in California?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 7, how many acres does Colette have at her weekend retreat?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 13, how many times have Pan TingTing and Colette met?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, what is the name of Charlie's executive assistant?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what does Kitty wear for lunch with Fiona and Ada?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is said about Astrid's family in a magazine article?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why does Shaoyen not want Carlton to have anything to do with Rachel?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 1, where are Corinna and Kitty meeting and what is the place like?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 15, what are Good Class Bungalows?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 5, what does Astrid's father do when he finds out about the article in the Pinnacle?

6. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what does Jack Bing tell Colette about marriage and her suitors?

7. In Part 2, Chapter 13, why does Colette stop the fashion show?

8. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does Gaoliang say about Carlton and his business?

9. In Part 2: Chapter 5, under what circumstances does Charlie remember that he married Isabel?

10. In Part 2, Chapter 14, what does the Grand Lounge look like on the Bing's plane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

The novel is about very wealthy individuals and the power they wield. What are some examples of the power that the very wealthy use? Does wealth always equal power or does it sometimes not give power? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are literary devices where an author leaves readers wondering what will happen next. When does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? Do they add to the suspense of the novel and make you as a reader wish to keep reading?

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