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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 8-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kitty Bing have a party?
(a) She is unveiling her newly redecorated house.
(b) A birthday party for her husband.
(c) It's an engagement party for Astrid.
(d) To celebrate Colette's engagement.

2. What is the secret Ah Ling tells Vikram about Tyersall Park?
(a) There is a secret room filled with money.
(b) There is a tunnel from the Botanic Gardens into the conservatory at Tyersall Park.
(c) The house really belongs to Alfred Shang.
(d) There are hidden passageways throughout the house.

3. What lie does Eddie tell Su Yi?
(a) Her condition has improved.
(b) Victoria refuses to visit her.
(c) Nick is not in Singapore.
(d) She has to go back to the hospital.

4. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?
(a) She was not close to Ah Ma.
(b) She already has enough money.
(c) Ah Ma is upset with her.
(d) Because she is a girl.

5. What incident in Chapter 9 symbolizes the Young family's disregard for the money they spend?
(a) Victoria purchases plane tickets for her whole family.
(b) Alexandra buys a mansion to be near her mother.
(c) Victoria orders Ah Tock to have 500 gallons of bottled water shipped to Singapore overnight.
(d) All the Youngs travel with ten or more servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the reader learn about Singaporean high society from the incidents in this section of the novel?

2. What pattern emerges in Astrid's life in Part Two?

3. What characteristic sets Victoria apart from her siblings?

4. Where do Nick and Rachel live?

5. Su Yi dreams she is in India. What is she doing?

(see the answer key)

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