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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. Where has Nicholas Young just returned from via plane in the Prologue?

2. In what city is the Prologue set?

3. What kind of flowers will be blooming at Nick's grandmother's house for the dinner in Book 2, Chapter 1?

4. What bothers Nick's family the most about rumors of Nick's girlfriend in Book 1, Chapter 7?

5. Where is Book 1, Chapter 2 set?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is established about Rachel and Nick's history in Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. What advice does Astrid give to Nick over the phone in Book 1, Chapter 4?

3. What narrative perspective is establied in the Prologue? Why is this important to the story?

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

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

6. Where is Eleanor's husband Philip when she talks to him on the phone in Book 1, Chapter 13? Why?

7. Who is Jacqueline Ling and how is she described?

8. How is the matter with the hotel manager resolved in the Prologue?

9. How is the Bible study meeting described in Book 1, Chapter 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Astrid and Michael in Crazy Rich Asians. For how long have Astrid and Michael been married? What are the struggles that they face in their marriage? What is at the root of these struggles?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of illusion and performance in Crazy Rich Asians. In what ways do the characters in the story create illusory presentations of themselves? What prompts them to do so? How do these themes play out at the wedding?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the narrative style of Crazy Rich Asians. From what point of view is the story related? Why is this narrative choice important? How would the story differ if it were related from an alternate point of view?

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