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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. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?
(a) They blame Astrid and tell her she ruined their social standing.
(b) Her mother takes her out to lunch.
(c) Her father orders her out of the house.
(d) They understand it was not her fault.

2. Why do the security guards at Isabel's house tackle Charlie?
(a) They do not know he owns the house.
(b) Isabel tells them he is a party crasher.
(c) He is carrying a gun.
(d) He breaks through the security gates.

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

4. What does the reader learn about Singaporean high society from the incidents in this section of the novel?
(a) Appearance and acceptance are important to everyone.
(b) They are proud of their history.
(c) People do not care if you have money.
(d) They think they are better than everyone else.

5. After the Bings leave, what does Nick reveal about Colette?
(a) Colette is a friend of Rachel's.
(b) He used to date Colette.
(c) Colette poisoned Rachel.
(d) Colette wants to move to Singapore.

Short Answer Questions

1. The meeting at the law office was about money, what is the meeting at the cafe about?

2. While Nick is in the garden in Part Four, who does he meet?

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

4. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?

5. Why is Eleanor disgusted by the badminton party at Tyersall Park?

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