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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. How does Astrid greet Nick in Part Two?
(a) She's jealous of how rich he is.
(b) She orders him out of her house.
(c) She hugs him and says she misses him.
(d) She wants to meet Rachel.

2. What saves Su Yi from being tortured or killed by the brutal colonel?
(a) She promises to give him her house.
(b) She plays Clair de Lune on the piano.
(c) She promises to marry him.
(d) She begs for her life.

3. What purpose does Part Two serve in the novel?
(a) It has the best gossip.
(b) It contains the rising action of the novel.
(c) It is the climax of the story.
(d) It is all a flashback.

4. What does Nick find out about Astrid and Michael's divorce?
(a) Astrid's mother hates Michael.
(b) Astrid changed her mind.
(c) Su Yi is opposed to their divorce.
(d) Michael is suing Astrid for $5 billion.

5. How is Lucia different from her grandparents?
(a) She is always reading and learning.
(b) She speaks openly about the problems of others and challenges falsehoods.
(c) She is a spoiled brat.
(d) She loves to gossip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?

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

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

4. What does Charlie Wu do for a living?

5. What incident in Chapter 9 symbolizes the Young family's disregard for the money they spend?

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