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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. What is Victoria doing when Ah Ling finds her?
(a) She is planning meals for the household.
(b) Victoria is looking for her mother's will.
(c) Victoria is shredding some of her mother's personal papers.
(d) Victoria is making her mother's bed.

2. In Part Two, Chapter 2, Su Yi dreams about a priest who gives her a message. Who is the message from?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

3. Where do Nick and Rachel live?
(a) Tyersall Park, Singapore.
(b) Malaysia.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) New York City.

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

5. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?
(a) Her father orders her out of the house.
(b) Her mother takes her out to lunch.
(c) They understand it was not her fault.
(d) They blame Astrid and tell her she ruined their social standing.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?

2. Eddie goes into great detail about what he is wearing. What is he most proud of wearing?

3. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?

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

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

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