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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 Su Yi say when Bishop See asks her what religion she follows?
(a) She respects every god, but believes in Jainism.
(b) She follows Hinduism.
(c) She is a Buddist.
(d) She does not believe in religion.

2. What lie does Eddie tell Su Yi?
(a) Victoria refuses to visit her.
(b) Nick is not in Singapore.
(c) Her condition has improved.
(d) She has to go back to the hospital.

3. Every month, Rosalind Fung holds a Christian Fellowship Banquet. Why are so many women anxious to attend?
(a) Receiving an invitation means acceptance by Singapore's social elite.
(b) There is a gourmet meal and it is free.
(c) Rosalind Fung is a well-known religious scholar.
(d) The women are trying to build a sense of unity among different faiths.

4. What does Vikram tell Ah Ling?
(a) He wants to resign.
(b) Eddie is trying to keep Nick away from his grandmother.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He knows what is in Su Yi's will.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapter 2, Su Yi dreams about a priest who gives her a message. Who is the message from?

2. How did Su Yi avoid being killed by a brutal Japanese colonel?

3. How does Astrid greet Nick in Part Two?

4. Why do Kitty and Jack Bing have an argument about Colette?

5. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?

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