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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 does Charlie Wu do for a living?
(a) He is the founder of the biggest tech company in Asia.
(b) He is on the council of the World Economic Forum.
(c) He works for Eddie Cheng.
(d) He does not work because his family is so rich.

2. Why was it so important to Eddie Cheng that he was attending the World Economic Forum?
(a) Eddie looked forward to learning more about world economic challenges.
(b) He had to go because he was promoted to the office of senior executive vice chairman of his company.
(c) He was anxious to give his first presentation at the forum.
(d) Eddie believed attending the Forum would prove he was part of an ultra-exclusive group of people.

3. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?
(a) Return to Singapore, put the past behind him, and make up to his grandmother before she dies.
(b) Ignore his mother's request and stay in New York.
(c) Stay in New York City and send a telegram to Singapore.
(d) Visit his mother and father in Singapore.

4. What symbolic figure appears in both of Su Yi's dreams?
(a) An empress.
(b) A fruit tree.
(c) A priest.
(d) A prince.

5. What does Su Yi give to Nick for Rachel?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) Her engagement ring.
(c) A brooch.
(d) A pair of pearl earrings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Are the members of the Young family close?

3. Why did Alfred Shang need to contact his physician?

4. What is Oliver T'sien's role in the novel?

5. When Ah Tock enters the kitchen at Tyersall Park, what are cooks making that reminds him of parties at the house?

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