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

2. How does Su Yi tell Astrid her brother, Alexander (Ah Jit) die?
(a) He died of cholera.
(b) He died in an accident.
(c) He drowned.
(d) He died in India.

3. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?
(a) Colette Bing.
(b) Astrid Young.
(c) Carlton Chu.
(d) Colin Khoo.

4. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?
(a) They understand it was not her fault.
(b) Her father orders her out of the house.
(c) They blame Astrid and tell her she ruined their social standing.
(d) Her mother takes her out to lunch.

5. Who bursts into the Christian Fellowship Banquet uninvited?
(a) Rosalind Fung.
(b) Astrid's mother.
(c) Isabel Wu and her daughters.
(d) Charlie Wu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Victoria is anxious for her mother to do what before she dies?

2. Why is Astrid hesitant to go away with Charlie?

3. What caused the estrangement between Nick and his grandmother, Su Yi?

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

5. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?

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