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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 does Su Yi tell Astrid her brother, Alexander (Ah Jit) die?
(a) He drowned.
(b) He died in an accident.
(c) He died in India.
(d) He died of cholera.

2. What gift does Charlie give Astrid?
(a) A new Mercedes sedan.
(b) Her grandmother's engagement ring.
(c) A private island.
(d) The deed to Tyersall Park.

3. What does Su Yi's heart attack symbolize?
(a) The end of life.
(b) Change.
(c) Poor eating.
(d) Inheritance.

4. Why is Eleanor disgusted by the badminton party at Tyersall Park?
(a) They are not following the proper rules.
(b) It is disgraceful when Su Yi is dying.
(c) Eddie is cheating.
(d) She has not been invited to play.

5. How is Lucia different from her grandparents?
(a) She loves to gossip.
(b) She is a spoiled brat.
(c) She speaks openly about the problems of others and challenges falsehoods.
(d) She is always reading and learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What issue does Nick's mother, Eleanor, keep bringing up?

2. What problem is Eddie trying to overcome?

3. Why does Kitty Bing have a party?

4. Are the members of the Young family close?

5. What symbolic figure appears in both of Su Yi's dreams?

(see the answer key)

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