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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. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?
(a) His grandmother wants to meet Rachel.
(b) They want Nick and Rachel to move to Singapore.
(c) Because she is about to die.
(d) It will improve his chances of inheriting Tyersall Park.

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

3. Eddie goes into great detail about what he is wearing. What is he most proud of wearing?
(a) His $5,000 ski jacket with matching boots.
(b) The conference badge that identifies him as a delegate.
(c) His new A. Lange and Sohne Richard Lange watch.
(d) The new suit he purchased on a recent trip to Milan.

4. What brings the members of the family together in the dining room?
(a) Eddie's tantrum.
(b) Ah Ching's famous crepes.
(c) Doctor Oon.
(d) A family meeting.

5. What do the gossip columns, secret photographers, and spying symbolize in the novel?
(a) The Young family's hobby.
(b) Lack of privacy.
(c) Popularity.
(d) Good journalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Ah Ma's daughters was with her when she died?

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

3. What characteristic sets Victoria apart from her siblings?

4. What is the narrator's point of view?

5. What is in the video Michael sends Astrid?

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