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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?
(a) His wife is wearing the wrong dress.
(b) His children are getting ice cream on their clothes.
(c) Philip is wearing nicer clothes than he is.
(d) He is uncomfortable in his linen suit.

7. How is Catherine Young's husband described?
(a) He is a tech mogul.
(b) He is the owner of a palace in Hong Kong.
(c) He is a prince and descendant of King Mongkut.
(d) He is a renowned heart surgeon.

8. Who bursts into the Christian Fellowship Banquet uninvited?
(a) Rosalind Fung.
(b) Astrid's mother.
(c) Charlie Wu.
(d) Isabel Wu and her daughters.

9. Why was Su Yi's father angry at her?
(a) She married Jirasit.
(b) Because she returned to Singapore.
(c) She refused to return to Singapore.
(d) She left her brother in India.

10. How did Su Yi avoid being killed by a brutal Japanese colonel?
(a) She became a spy.
(b) She played the piano.
(c) She hid in the Botanic Gardens.
(d) Vikram helped her escape.

11. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?
(a) Visit his mother and father in Singapore.
(b) Ignore his mother's request and stay in New York.
(c) Stay in New York City and send a telegram to Singapore.
(d) Return to Singapore, put the past behind him, and make up to his grandmother before she dies.

12. 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) Rosalind Fung is a well-known religious scholar.
(c) There is a gourmet meal and it is free.
(d) Receiving an invitation means acceptance by Singapore's social elite.

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

14. What problem is Eddie trying to overcome?
(a) He wants to save money.
(b) He wants to be the heir of Tyersall Park.
(c) He wants to change his behavior.
(d) He wants to earn his grandmother's love.

15. Why do Kitty and Jack Bing have an argument about Colette?
(a) Kitty wants Jack to spend more time with Colette.
(b) Jack likes Colette better than Kitty.
(c) Jack gave Colette a $5 billion trust fund.
(d) Colette owns more property than Kitty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?

3. On page 215, Astrid uses imagery to describe her mother's reaction to the newspaper article. What does she say?

4. What shocks Oliver about Kitty's relationship with Colette?

5. What does Su Yi's gift to Rachel symbolize?

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