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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 11, how late is Kitty to meet Corinna?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 3, when did Michael sell his first company, Cloud Nine Solutions?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 3, what is the name of Michael's executive assistant?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 10, why does Colette take her father aside to yell at him?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 4, how long has Shaoyen worked for Gaoliang's medical supply company?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what does Astrid change into and why?

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

4. In Part 2: Chapter 18, how does Colette describe Richie proposal and her response?

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 8, why does Peik Lin become concerned for Rachel?

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

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

9. In Part 3: Chapter 3, where does Carlton take Rachel to dinner?

10. In Part 2: Chapter 5, what advice does Charlie remember from his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Astrid grocery shops with coupons while she is bidding on an expensive set of paintings. What is the irony of that situation? How does the author use irony in that scene and other scenes in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Colette has a retreat that is 30 acres. How is Colette’s retreat described? What is revealed about the atmosphere of the place and how it is designed to ensure proper feng shui, encourage zen, and foster chi?

Essay Topic 3

Richie is one of Colette’s suitors. What type of person is Richie? How does the author reveal who Richie is and the things that motivate him? How would you describe Richie and the type of person that he is?

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