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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - Chapters 7-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick do when he finds out his grandmother had a heart attack?
(a) He tells his mother he will not return to Singapore.
(b) He calls his great uncle, Alfred Shang.
(c) He immediately makes plane reservations.
(d) He does not believe the news.

2. When Ah Tock enters the kitchen at Tyersall Park, what are cooks making that reminds him of parties at the house?
(a) Crepes.
(b) Pineapple tarts.
(c) Honey-chocolate syrup.
(d) Bird's nest soup.

3. What does Charlie Wu do for a living?
(a) He is on the council of the World Economic Forum.
(b) He is the founder of the biggest tech company in Asia.
(c) He works for Eddie Cheng.
(d) He does not work because his family is so rich.

4. What do the gossip columns, secret photographers, and spying symbolize in the novel?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Lack of privacy.
(c) The Young family's hobby.
(d) Good journalism.

5. What caused the estrangement between Nick and his grandmother, Su Yi?
(a) Nicky would not visit his parents.
(b) Su Yi arranged for Nick to marry a girl from Singapore.
(c) Su Yi objected to Nick's marriage to Rachel.
(d) Nick was upset because his grandmother did not come to his wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Charlie apologize to Astrid?

2. How is Catherine Young's husband described?

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

4. Where do Nick and Rachel live?

5. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?

(see the answer key)

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