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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 12, where is Michael going before dinner?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what magazine features Michael as father of the year?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 16, what does Rachel wear to Richie's penthouse party?

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

5. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what type of vehicles are in a convoy that drive up to Colette's home?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Part 2: Chapter 7, how have Nick and Rachel been spending time with Colette and Carlton?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what do Rachel and Nick see as they are driven through Colette's weekend retreat?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 6, what do Colette and Carlton say about Nick's parents?

6. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what story does Kitty tell in her apology to Ada?

7. In Part 2: Chapter 11, how is the church described that Corinna takes Kitty to?

8. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how is it learned what is wrong with Rachel?

9. In Part 3: Chapter 8, why does Peik Lin become concerned for Rachel?

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

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

Colette is not ready to marry. What is communicated about marriage in the novel? What role do arranged marriages play in the novel? What differences are there between young peoples’ view of marriage, like Colette, and their parents’ view of marriage?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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