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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kitty Bing have a party?
(a) A birthday party for her husband.
(b) To celebrate Colette's engagement.
(c) It's an engagement party for Astrid.
(d) She is unveiling her newly redecorated house.

2. What issue does Nick's mother, Eleanor, keep bringing up?
(a) She wants Nick to giver her money.
(b) She needs additional money.
(c) She wants Nick and Rachel to have a baby.
(d) She wants Nick to move back to Singapore.

3. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?
(a) She already has enough money.
(b) Because she is a girl.
(c) Ah Ma is upset with her.
(d) She was not close to Ah Ma.

4. What symbolic figure appears in both of Su Yi's dreams?
(a) An empress.
(b) A prince.
(c) A priest.
(d) A fruit tree.

5. How is Catherine Young's husband described?
(a) He is the owner of a palace in Hong Kong.
(b) He is a tech mogul.
(c) He is a prince and descendant of King Mongkut.
(d) He is a renowned heart surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Su Yi's father angry at her?

2. What is Oliver T'sien's role in the novel?

3. Why is Astrid hesitant to go away with Charlie?

4. Are the members of the Young family close?

5. Victoria is anxious for her mother to do what before she dies?

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