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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Lucia different from her grandparents?
(a) She speaks openly about the problems of others and challenges falsehoods.
(b) She is always reading and learning.
(c) She loves to gossip.
(d) She is a spoiled brat.

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

3. What does Su Yi give to Nick for Rachel?
(a) Her engagement ring.
(b) A pair of pearl earrings.
(c) A diamond necklace.
(d) A brooch.

4. What does Charlie Wu do for a living?
(a) He does not work because his family is so rich.
(b) He works for Eddie Cheng.
(c) He is on the council of the World Economic Forum.
(d) He is the founder of the biggest tech company in Asia.

5. What does Su Yi's gift to Rachel symbolize?
(a) Hostility.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Su Yi say when Bishop See asks her what religion she follows?

2. What do Singaporeans think about Alfred Shang living in England?

3. What is the secret Ah Ling tells Vikram about Tyersall Park?

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

5. What purpose does Part Two serve in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Victoria's reaction when Ah Ling announces that Alexandra and her family have arrived to see Su Yi?

2. Su Yi dreams she is in Ranakpur, India. Who does she meet in her dream?

3. What is the purpose of the three problems discussed in the Prologue?

4. What kind of relationship does Victoria have with her brother, Philip?

5. Who is Lucia Shang? How does her character fit into the novel's plot?

6. What does Astrid find out when she visits Su Yi?

7. What is the narrative perspective of the novel? Why is this perspective important?

8. Despite her concern for her grandmother, where does Astrid go?

9. What happens when Nick arrives at Tyersall Park?

10. What was the reason Nick was not allowed to see his grandmother?

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