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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. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?
(a) His children are getting ice cream on their clothes.
(b) His wife is wearing the wrong dress.
(c) Philip is wearing nicer clothes than he is.
(d) He is uncomfortable in his linen suit.

2. Why do Kitty and Jack Bing have an argument about Colette?
(a) Kitty wants Jack to spend more time with Colette.
(b) Jack gave Colette a $5 billion trust fund.
(c) Colette owns more property than Kitty.
(d) Jack likes Colette better than Kitty.

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

4. What is Victoria's reaction when she learns her sister Alexandra has arrived at Tyersall Park?
(a) She is looking forward to seeing her sister again.
(b) Victoria tells Alexandra her family cannot stay at the house.
(c) She asks Ah Ling to take care of their room arrangements.
(d) She is irritated because they are early and that Alix's son Eddie is there too.

5. Victoria is anxious for her mother to do what before she dies?
(a) Buy her a house.
(b) Be baptized.
(c) Name her the heir.
(d) Change her will.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Su Yi say when Bishop See asks her what religion she follows?

2. What does Charlie Wu do for a living?

3. How does Cassandra react when she sees the photos of Astrid and Charlie in India?

4. What purpose does Part Two serve in the novel?

5. What problem did Bettina Ortiz y Mena experience?

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