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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four - Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapter 14, what does Su Yi announce she is going to do?
(a) Disobey the doctor's instructions.
(b) Plan her own funeral.
(c) Return to the hospital.
(d) Throw a party for Astrid's engagement and Nick's homecoming.

2. What did Colette do to Rachel?
(a) She sent her a nasty letter.
(b) She poisoned her.
(c) She told Nick a lie to break up their relationship.
(d) She did not invite Rachel to her engagement party.

3. Su Yi dreams she is in India. What is she doing?
(a) She is walking through the streets of Bombay.
(b) Su Yi visits a sacred shrine.
(c) She meets a young priest buying candles for a Catholic church.
(d) She is trying to get back to Singapore.

4. 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 wants Colette to see her in the magazine.
(d) She is thinking of buying a magazine.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Philip think should be done with Tyersall Park?
(a) He believes it should be sold.
(b) He wants to live in the house.
(c) The family should donate it to Singapore.
(d) He wants to tear it down.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Part Three, Chapter 12, what disturbing news does Astrid receive?

2. Nick's speech is cut from the funeral program in favor of dignitaries. Why is this symbolic?

3. How does Isabel's mother react to her suicide attempt?

4. What are professional mourners?

5. What brings the members of the family together in the dining room?

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