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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Nick so tired the day of Ah Ma's funeral?
(a) He was upset with his mother.
(b) He and Rachel went out to dinner with friends.
(c) He was up all night writing his speech.
(d) The wake was not over until early in the morning.

3. Why does Kitty call Oliver when she receives British Tattle magazine?
(a) She was happy about the magazine article.
(b) Oliver lied about the cover headline.
(c) The magazine printed the wrong picture of her.
(d) Her story was replaced by a story about Colette.

4. What is Eddie's final reaction to Su Yi's will?
(a) He has a tantrum and then breaks down in tears.
(b) He storms out of the house.
(c) He throws things around the house.
(d) He decides to sue the lawyers.

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

6. If Tyersall Park is sold, what might happen to it?
(a) It may be torn down.
(b) It will become part of the Botanic Gardens.
(c) It will become a school.
(d) It may be moved to another location.

7. Who receives the largest amount of money in Su Yi's will?
(a) Oliver T'sien.
(b) Nick Young.
(c) Lee Ah Ling.
(d) Vikram Ghale.

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

9. What has Ah Ling decided to do since Su Yi is dead?
(a) Go to New York with Nick and Rachel.
(b) Marry Vikram and stay in Singapore.
(c) Live at Tyersall Park until she dies.
(d) Go to China to see her family and build a house.

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

11. Peik Lin is awestruck when she sees someone at Su Yi's house. Who is it?
(a) The president of China.
(b) Kitty Bing.
(c) The Dowager Sultana.
(d) Prince Jirasit.

12. How does Oliver know the Dowager Sultana?
(a) She is his aunt.
(b) He works for her.
(c) He was her interior designer.
(d) They met at a party.

13. When Jack Bing asks to buy all the furniture, what does Felicity remember?
(a) A story about Su Yi selling furniture to survive during World War II.
(b) A story about her mother facing down a Japanese general.
(c) That it belonged to her father.
(d) The story about when her grandmother purchased it.

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

15. Kitty threatens to do what if Oliver does not get her a title?
(a) Spread rumors about him.
(b) Leave Singapore.
(c) Fire him and make him pay all the bills.
(d) Destroy his company.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Bings leave, what does Nick reveal about Colette?

2. What does Nick decide to do when he cannot get the money to buy Tyersall Park?

3. How does Isabel's mother react to her suicide attempt?

4. Why does Oliver need the money Kitty pays him?

5. What happens when Felicity tries to remove the pearl from her mother's mouth?

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