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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 does Su Yi's heart attack symbolize?
(a) Inheritance.
(b) The end of life.
(c) Poor eating.
(d) Change.

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

3. Why did Alfred Shang need to contact his physician?
(a) Alfred does not allow him to see other patients.
(b) His sister had a massive heart attack.
(c) The doctor was supposed to be at a conference.
(d) He needed a flu shot.

4. In Chapter 5, what does Kitty Bing purchase?
(a) Three expensive dresses for her daughter.
(b) A designer ball gown.
(c) Ten pairs of Jimmy Chu shoes.
(d) A new fur coat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What issue does Nick's mother, Eleanor, keep bringing up?

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

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

4. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?

5. Every month, Rosalind Fung holds a Christian Fellowship Banquet. Why are so many women anxious to attend?

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