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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eddie goes into great detail about what he is wearing. What is he most proud of wearing?
(a) The conference badge that identifies him as a delegate.
(b) The new suit he purchased on a recent trip to Milan.
(c) His $5,000 ski jacket with matching boots.
(d) His new A. Lange and Sohne Richard Lange watch.

2. Why was it so important to Eddie Cheng that he was attending the World Economic Forum?
(a) Eddie believed attending the Forum would prove he was part of an ultra-exclusive group of people.
(b) Eddie looked forward to learning more about world economic challenges.
(c) He had to go because he was promoted to the office of senior executive vice chairman of his company.
(d) He was anxious to give his first presentation at the forum.

3. What does Cassandra see in her email?
(a) A photo of Kitty Bing.
(b) Photos of Charlie and Astrid's engagement.
(c) A gossip story about Nick.
(d) An email from Nick's mother.

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

5. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?
(a) Because she is a girl.
(b) She was not close to Ah Ma.
(c) Ah Ma is upset with her.
(d) She already has enough money.

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

7. How do Ah Ling and Vikram get Nick and Astrid into the house to see Ah Ma?
(a) Ah Ling smuggles them in through the kitchen.
(b) Ah Ling and Vikram keep Eddie out of the way.
(c) They use a secret entrance through the Botanic Gardens.
(d) Vikram lets them in the front door after dark.

8. What do the gossip columns, secret photographers, and spying symbolize in the novel?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Lack of privacy.
(c) Good journalism.
(d) The Young family's hobby.

9. What shocks Oliver about Kitty's relationship with Colette?
(a) Colette used to be Kitty's friend.
(b) Kitty dated Colette's best friend.
(c) Kitty has never met Colette.
(d) Colette refused to go to Jack and Kitty's wedding.

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

11. Victoria is anxious for her mother to do what before she dies?
(a) Be baptized.
(b) Buy her a house.
(c) Name her the heir.
(d) Change her will.

12. Who is Kitty Bing?
(a) She is a Hollywood actress.
(b) She is the wife of Jack Bing, the second richest man in the world.
(c) One of Su Yi's granddaughters.
(d) A friend of Astrid's.

13. Why does Victoria resent her brother Philip?
(a) He has more money than she does.
(b) He lives in Australia.
(c) He is favored by his mother as the only boy in the family.
(d) He always orders her around.

14. Kitty is delighted to be invited to Yolanda Amanjiwo's dinner. Why is she upset when she leaves?
(a) Colette and her husband came to the dinner and were treated like royalty.
(b) Kitty was not happy with her seating assignment.
(c) Colette would not come to the party because Kitty was there.
(d) Yolanda did not tell Kitty it was a costume party.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Philip, Eleanor, and Nick arrive at the house in Part Two, what is going on?

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

3. Why is the photo shoot and magazine story so important to Kitty?

4. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?

5. What is Michael's relationship like with his son, Cassian?

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