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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Su Yi give to Nick for Rachel?
(a) A pair of pearl earrings.
(b) A diamond necklace.
(c) Her engagement ring.
(d) A brooch.

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

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

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

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

6. In Part Two, Chapter 2, Su Yi dreams about a priest who gives her a message. Who is the message from?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband.

7. What is the secret Ah Ling tells Vikram about Tyersall Park?
(a) The house really belongs to Alfred Shang.
(b) There is a tunnel from the Botanic Gardens into the conservatory at Tyersall Park.
(c) There are hidden passageways throughout the house.
(d) There is a secret room filled with money.

8. What is the narrator's point of view?
(a) Objective narration.
(b) Second-person objective.
(c) First-person subjective.
(d) Third-person omniscient.

9. What do Singaporeans think about Alfred Shang living in England?
(a) He is a representative of Singaporean life.
(b) He is a snob.
(c) He has abandoned Singapore.
(d) He only lives there because his wife is British.

10. What brings the members of the family together in the dining room?
(a) Ah Ching's famous crepes.
(b) A family meeting.
(c) Eddie's tantrum.
(d) Doctor Oon.

11. What does Nick find out about Astrid and Michael's divorce?
(a) Astrid changed her mind.
(b) Su Yi is opposed to their divorce.
(c) Astrid's mother hates Michael.
(d) Michael is suing Astrid for $5 billion.

12. What does Nick do when he finds out his grandmother had a heart attack?
(a) He tells his mother he will not return to Singapore.
(b) He does not believe the news.
(c) He calls his great uncle, Alfred Shang.
(d) He immediately makes plane reservations.

13. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?
(a) It will improve his chances of inheriting Tyersall Park.
(b) They want Nick and Rachel to move to Singapore.
(c) His grandmother wants to meet Rachel.
(d) Because she is about to die.

14. Are the members of the Young family close?
(a) They share family history but not real closeness.
(b) Yes, they all live at Tyersall Park.
(c) Yes, most of the time.
(d) Not at all.

15. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?
(a) Carlton Chu.
(b) Astrid Young.
(c) Colin Khoo.
(d) Colette Bing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Astrid go to Wu Mansions?

2. While Astrid is at the hospital who does she text?

3. How does Astrid's mother find out about her confrontation with Isabel Wu?

4. Who bursts into the Christian Fellowship Banquet uninvited?

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

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