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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three - Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?
(a) Colin Khoo.
(b) Astrid Young.
(c) Colette Bing.
(d) Carlton Chu.

2. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?
(a) A flashback.
(b) A dream.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) A prediction.

3. What does Nick do when he finds out his grandmother had a heart attack?
(a) He tells his mother he will not return to Singapore.
(b) He immediately makes plane reservations.
(c) He calls his great uncle, Alfred Shang.
(d) He does not believe the news.

4. What is Victoria's reaction when she learns her sister Alexandra has arrived at Tyersall Park?
(a) Victoria tells Alexandra her family cannot stay at the house.
(b) She is looking forward to seeing her sister again.
(c) She is irritated because they are early and that Alix's son Eddie is there too.
(d) She asks Ah Ling to take care of their room arrangements.

5. Who is Kitty Bing?
(a) A friend of Astrid's.
(b) She is a Hollywood actress.
(c) She is the wife of Jack Bing, the second richest man in the world.
(d) One of Su Yi's granddaughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peik Lin is awestruck when she sees someone at Su Yi's house. Who is it?

2. What do Singaporeans think about Alfred Shang living in England?

3. What does Vikram tell Ah Ling?

4. What happens when Felicity tries to remove the pearl from her mother's mouth?

5. Why does Victoria resent her brother Philip?

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