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

2. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?
(a) A prediction.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) A dream.
(d) A flashback.

3. Kitty is delighted to be invited to Yolanda Amanjiwo's dinner. Why is she upset when she leaves?
(a) Kitty was not happy with her seating assignment.
(b) Yolanda did not tell Kitty it was a costume party.
(c) Colette and her husband came to the dinner and were treated like royalty.
(d) Colette would not come to the party because Kitty was there.

4. How does Astrid's mother find out about her confrontation with Isabel Wu?
(a) Her sister calls her.
(b) Isabel Wu tells her.
(c) A story about the confrontation is on the evening news.
(d) There is an article in an online gossip column.

5. In Part Two, Chapter 2, Su Yi dreams about a priest who gives her a message. Who is the message from?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Michael's relationship like with his son, Cassian?

2. Where do Nick and Rachel live?

3. Are the members of the Young family close?

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

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

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