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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Astrid's parents have rejected both Astrid and Alex. What does this symbolize?
(a) The loss of affection.
(b) The breakdown of the family.
(c) They want their children to be independent.
(d) They value their social standing more than their family.

2. Why do the security guards at Isabel's house tackle Charlie?
(a) He breaks through the security gates.
(b) Isabel tells them he is a party crasher.
(c) They do not know he owns the house.
(d) He is carrying a gun.

3. How does Isabel's mother react to her suicide attempt?
(a) She calls Astrid's parents and yells about how they raised Astrid.
(b) She realizes her daughter has a mental illness.
(c) She blames Astrid and Charlie and wants an investigation.
(d) She calls the police.

4. After the Bings leave, what does Nick reveal about Colette?
(a) Colette wants to move to Singapore.
(b) Colette is a friend of Rachel's.
(c) Colette poisoned Rachel.
(d) He used to date Colette.

5. 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.

6. At the end of Part Three, Chapter 12, what disturbing news does Astrid receive?
(a) Michael picked Cassian up from school without telling her.
(b) Charlie is missing.
(c) Michael is looking for her.
(d) Cassian ran away from home.

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

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

9. Where does Carlton take Scheherazade for their date?
(a) To an expensive restaurant.
(b) On a long hike.
(c) To a private island.
(d) To Hong Kong.

10. What rich person problem does Carlton have when trying to plan his date with Scheherazade?
(a) He does not have as much money as she does.
(b) She is accustomed to going to expensive places and she knows famous people.
(c) He is not famous.
(d) She only dates rich men from Shanghai.

11. How does Philip react to Nick's request for help to buy Tyersall Park?
(a) Philip signs over his 30% of the estate to Nick.
(b) He refuses to help.
(c) He offers to buy the estate.
(d) He thinks it should be sold.

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

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

14. 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.

15. Oliver introduces Kitty to whom?
(a) Colette Bing.
(b) The Prince of Perawak.
(c) The Dowager Sultana from Perawak.
(d) Scheherazade Shang.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Kitty threatens to do what if Oliver does not get her a title?

3. Why is Nick upset that his favorite restaurant in Chinatown closed?

4. Who is accompanying Rachel to Tyersall Park in Part Three?

5. What happens when Isabel ends her call to Charlie?

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