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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) It's an engagement party for Astrid.
(b) She is unveiling her newly redecorated house.
(c) To celebrate Colette's engagement.
(d) A birthday party for her husband.

2. What purpose does Part Two serve in the novel?
(a) It is the climax of the story.
(b) It contains the rising action of the novel.
(c) It is all a flashback.
(d) It has the best gossip.

3. What do Singaporeans think about Alfred Shang living in England?
(a) He only lives there because his wife is British.
(b) He is a representative of Singaporean life.
(c) He has abandoned Singapore.
(d) He is a snob.

4. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?
(a) Carlton Chu.
(b) Colette Bing.
(c) Astrid Young.
(d) Colin Khoo.

5. Who is Kitty Bing?
(a) One of Su Yi's granddaughters.
(b) She is a Hollywood actress.
(c) She is the wife of Jack Bing, the second richest man in the world.
(d) A friend of Astrid's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Are the members of the Young family close?

2. How is Catherine Young's husband described?

3. What do the gossip columns, secret photographers, and spying symbolize in the novel?

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

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

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