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

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

3. Eddie goes into great detail about what he is wearing. What is he most proud of wearing?
(a) His new A. Lange and Sohne Richard Lange watch.
(b) The conference badge that identifies him as a delegate.
(c) His $5,000 ski jacket with matching boots.
(d) The new suit he purchased on a recent trip to Milan.

4. What did Colette do to Rachel?
(a) She did not invite Rachel to her engagement party.
(b) She poisoned her.
(c) She sent her a nasty letter.
(d) She told Nick a lie to break up their relationship.

5. What does the reader learn about Singaporean high society from the incidents in this section of the novel?
(a) They are proud of their history.
(b) They think they are better than everyone else.
(c) Appearance and acceptance are important to everyone.
(d) People do not care if you have money.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why do Kitty and Jack Bing have an argument about Colette?

4. In Part Two, Chapter 2, Su Yi dreams about a priest who gives her a message. Who is the message from?

5. What does Cassandra see in her email?

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