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

2. Are the members of the Young family close?
(a) Not at all.
(b) Yes, they all live at Tyersall Park.
(c) They share family history but not real closeness.
(d) Yes, most of the time.

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

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

5. What problem is Eddie trying to overcome?
(a) He wants to earn his grandmother's love.
(b) He wants to save money.
(c) He wants to change his behavior.
(d) He wants to be the heir of Tyersall Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Charlie apologize to Astrid?

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

3. Why was it so important to Eddie Cheng that he was attending the World Economic Forum?

4. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?

5. What is Victoria doing when Ah Ling finds her?

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