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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 is the photo shoot and magazine story so important to Kitty?
(a) She hopes it will improve her social standing and acceptance.
(b) It will help her husband's company.
(c) She is thinking of buying a magazine.
(d) She wants Colette to see her in the magazine.

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

3. What issue does Nick's mother, Eleanor, keep bringing up?
(a) She wants Nick to giver her money.
(b) She wants Nick to move back to Singapore.
(c) She wants Nick and Rachel to have a baby.
(d) She needs additional money.

4. What is Victoria's reaction when she learns her sister Alexandra has arrived at Tyersall Park?
(a) She asks Ah Ling to take care of their room arrangements.
(b) Victoria tells Alexandra her family cannot stay at the house.
(c) She is looking forward to seeing her sister again.
(d) She is irritated because they are early and that Alix's son Eddie is there too.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Singaporeans think about Alfred Shang living in England?

3. Why does Victoria resent her brother Philip?

4. How does Cassandra react when she sees the photos of Astrid and Charlie in India?

5. What does Su Yi's gift to Rachel symbolize?

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