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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are professional mourners?
(a) They carry the casket.
(b) They are actors.
(c) They are family members who pretend to cry.
(d) People hired to cry at funerals.

2. On page 475, what does Ah Ma tell Nicky Jirasit will give him?
(a) An estate in Thailand.
(b) A hidden fortune.
(c) The story of her life.
(d) The resources he will need.

3. Oliver is stunned when who arrives at Su Yi's funeral?
(a) Charlie Wu's mother, Irene.
(b) Michael Teo.
(c) Colette and her husband.
(d) The Queen of England.

4. How does the president of China know Rachel's father, Bao Gaoliang?
(a) He is a Member of Parliament in England.
(b) He is the Prime Minister of China.
(c) He's a renowned heart surgeon.
(d) He is on the president's standing committee.

5. What surprises Astrid's brother, Alex, about his sister's disappearance?
(a) She did not bring her car.
(b) Astrid has not been texting.
(c) That she has left Cassian for so long.
(d) Astrid did not call him before she left.

6. How does Eddie react when Su Yi dies?
(a) He offers a prayer.
(b) He makes everyone leave her room.
(c) He throws himself on Su Yi's body and cries.
(d) He yells at Nick.

7. Who is Peik Lin?
(a) Carlton's wife.
(b) Colin Khoo's wife.
(c) Nick's childhood friend.
(d) Rachel's best friend.

8. Nick's speech is cut from the funeral program in favor of dignitaries. Why is this symbolic?
(a) It symbolizes the emphasis on social standing rather than family relationships.
(b) It symbolizes the desire to silence members of the family.
(c) It is a symbol of generational conflict.
(d) It symbolizes the power of the Young family.

9. Why is there a black pearl between Su Yi's teeth?
(a) To smooth her transition to the afterlife.
(b) To symbolize her wealth.
(c) It was her favorite pearl.
(d) To demonstrate her value to her family.

10. Where does Astrid take Isabel after lunch?
(a) To the new house Charlie is building.
(b) To Tyersall Park.
(c) Shopping.
(d) To her parent's house.

11. What does Eddie find out about his grandmother's will?
(a) Alfred inherits everything.
(b) She changed her will before she died.
(c) His wife signed it as a witness.
(d) He does not get anything.

12. Who is Jirasit Sirisindhu?
(a) Su Yi's brother.
(b) The grandson of the King of Thailand.
(c) A priest from India.
(d) Su Yi's first husband.

13. Which of Ah Ma's daughters was with her when she died?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Alexandra.
(d) Felicity.

14. Who traveled to Singapore with Rachel?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother Carlton.
(c) Her childhood friend.
(d) A security guard.

15. How does Carlton surprise Scheherazade on their date?
(a) He gives her an engagement ring.
(b) He hires men to set up drinks and play music for them.
(c) He takes her on a helicopter ride.
(d) He introduces her to the president of China.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Philip think should be done with Tyersall Park?

2. Why did Isabel invite Astrid to lunch in Part Three?

3. In the letter Ah Ling gives Nick, what does Ah Ma ask him to do?

4. How long does Nick have to raise the money to buy Tyersall Park?

5. Where does Carlton take Scheherazade for their date?

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