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

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

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

4. When Philip, Eleanor, and Nick arrive at the house in Part Two, what is going on?
(a) Everyone is watching a badminton match.
(b) Servants are taking luggage into the house.
(c) There are swans and peacocks on the front lawn.
(d) The family is gathered to pray.

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