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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. 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 husband.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

2. What is the narrator's point of view?
(a) Objective narration.
(b) Third-person omniscient.
(c) Second-person objective.
(d) First-person subjective.

3. What is Oliver T'sien's role in the novel?
(a) He is the antagonist.
(b) He is the protagonist.
(c) He is an art expert and takes the place of a close female friend for Kitty.
(d) He decorates all Kitty's houses.

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

5. When Philip, Eleanor, and Nick arrive at the house in Part Two, what is going on?
(a) Everyone is watching a badminton match.
(b) The family is gathered to pray.
(c) There are swans and peacocks on the front lawn.
(d) Servants are taking luggage into the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?

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

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

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

5. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?

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