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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. How has Eleanor found out more about Rachel in Book 1, Chapter 13?

2. Why is Rachel hurt by Nick in Book 1, Chapter 8?

3. How much money did Eddie pay a Chinese film company to "buy over" his latest mistress in Book 1, Chapter 10?

4. What suite has the Young family booked at the hotel in the Prologue?

5. What upsets Eleanor regarding her marriage in Book 1, Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Oliver T'sien? What are Rachel's first impressions of him?

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

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

6. What setting is established in the Prologue? How is the setting described?

7. Why are Eleanor and her friends secretive about going into the handbag store in Book 2, Chapter 7?

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

9. Who are Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee and how are they described upon introduction?

10. Where is Astrid in Book 1, Chapter 4? What is she doing in this setting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Su Yi in the novel. How is Su Yi related to Nick? What is their relationship like? What role does Su Yi serve in her family? How would you describe Su Yi's actions and motivations?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Nick Young in Crazy Rich Asians. What motivates Nick to take his girlfriend to Singapore with him? What faults does Nick exhibit in the course of the story? What are Nick's attributes?

Essay Topic 3

What roles do Francesca and Amanda play in the plot of the novel? What actions do they commit? What are their objectives in those actions? What obstacles do they each face?

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