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

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

3. How does Astrid's mother find out about her confrontation with Isabel Wu?
(a) Isabel Wu tells her.
(b) Her sister calls her.
(c) A story about the confrontation is on the evening news.
(d) There is an article in an online gossip column.

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

5. What incident in Chapter 9 symbolizes the Young family's disregard for the money they spend?
(a) Alexandra buys a mansion to be near her mother.
(b) Victoria orders Ah Tock to have 500 gallons of bottled water shipped to Singapore overnight.
(c) All the Youngs travel with ten or more servants.
(d) Victoria purchases plane tickets for her whole family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem did Bettina Ortiz y Mena experience?

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

3. What did Colette do to Rachel?

4. What is Victoria's reaction when she learns her sister Alexandra has arrived at Tyersall Park?

5. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?

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