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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four - Chapters 8-10-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Nick upset that his favorite restaurant in Chinatown closed?
(a) He feels there is too much change in Singapore and he feels a sense of loss.
(b) It was the only place to get noodles.
(c) He wanted to buy it.
(d) He wanted to show Rachel his favorite spot.

3. How did Ah Ma manage to get to Singapore during World War II?
(a) Her father smuggled her back to Singapore.
(b) Her brother left her money.
(c) The British government sent her in with soldiers.
(d) Jirasit helped her.

4. How does Isabel's mother react to her suicide attempt?
(a) She blames Astrid and Charlie and wants an investigation.
(b) She calls the police.
(c) She realizes her daughter has a mental illness.
(d) She calls Astrid's parents and yells about how they raised Astrid.

5. Why are Nick and Ah Ling close?
(a) He had no one else as a child.
(b) She was his nanny.
(c) Because she was loyal to Su Yi.
(d) She never went home to her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What issue does Nick's mother, Eleanor, keep bringing up?

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

3. Peik Lin is awestruck when she sees someone at Su Yi's house. Who is it?

4. Why is Nick so tired the day of Ah Ma's funeral?

5. What does Charlie Wu do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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