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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?

2. Why is Astrid hesitant to go away with Charlie?

3. Captain Ghale has a confrontation with Phillip Young over what?

4. What gift does Charlie give Astrid?

5. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Nick Young ambivalent about returning to Singapore to see his grandmother, Su Yi?

2. What can you infer about Rachel's relationship with her mother from their phone conversation in Part 1, Chapter 7?

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

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

5. How does Eddie treat his mother when she tries to contradict him about Su Yi's wishes?

6. How is the Bible study group described in Part One, Chapter Two?

7. What does the reader learn about Kitty Bing from her visit to the dress salon?

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

9. What kind of relationship does Nick have with his mother, Eleanor?

10. What do Nick and Astrid have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot structure of Rich People Problems. What are the sub-plots in the novel and how do they fit into the story? Where does the rising action begin? Where is the novel's climax? Is the resolution consistent with the tone of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character of Nick Young as the protagonist. How is he different from other characters in the novel? What characteristics does he share with other characters? What motivates him to make the journey to Singapore from New York?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of jealousy in the novel. What actions occur in the novel as a result of jealousy? Which characters demonstrate jealousy? What is the underlying motivation for their jealousy?

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