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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. Every month, Rosalind Fung holds a Christian Fellowship Banquet. Why are so many women anxious to attend?
(a) Rosalind Fung is a well-known religious scholar.
(b) Receiving an invitation means acceptance by Singapore's social elite.
(c) There is a gourmet meal and it is free.
(d) The women are trying to build a sense of unity among different faiths.

2. Why was it so important to Eddie Cheng that he was attending the World Economic Forum?
(a) Eddie believed attending the Forum would prove he was part of an ultra-exclusive group of people.
(b) Eddie looked forward to learning more about world economic challenges.
(c) He was anxious to give his first presentation at the forum.
(d) He had to go because he was promoted to the office of senior executive vice chairman of his company.

3. How does Su Yi surprise her family in Part Two, Chapter 14?
(a) She comes to the dining room for breakfast.
(b) She gives Nick Tyersall Park.
(c) She changes her will.
(d) She names Eddie as heir.

4. What do Singaporeans think about Alfred Shang living in England?
(a) He is a representative of Singaporean life.
(b) He only lives there because his wife is British.
(c) He is a snob.
(d) He has abandoned Singapore.

5. What do Su Yi and Astrid discuss in the hospital?
(a) Su Yi tells Astrid she wants to go home.
(b) Astrid tells Su Yi about Isabel's appearance at the luncheon.
(c) She asks Astrid to bring Nick to the hospital.
(d) Su Yi tells Astrid to make up with her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick do when he finds out his grandmother had a heart attack?

2. In Part Two, Chapter 14, what does Su Yi announce she is going to do?

3. What does the reader learn about Singaporean high society from the incidents in this section of the novel?

4. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?

5. What does Su Yi say when Bishop See asks her what religion she follows?

(see the answer key)

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