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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. How much does Su Yi have in her bank account?

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

3. How does Eddie react when Su Yi dies?

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

5. Astrid's parents have rejected both Astrid and Alex. What does this symbolize?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is a black pearl placed between Su Yi's teeth after she dies?

2. When Su Yi's will is read, who inherits the largest sums of money?

3. What does Colette reveal about Carlton at Scheherazade's party?

4. Who inherits Tyersall Park?

5. How does Carlton try to win Scheherazade back?

6. What happens between Astrid and Michael during Su Yi's funeral?

7. What is in the video that Michael sends to Astrid?

8. What does Oliver hope to accomplish by taking Kitty to visit the Dowager Sultana?

9. Who does Charlie visit in Los Angeles in an effort to find Astrid?

10. In Chapter 15, what does Isabel do after she calls Charlie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Su Yi leaves large sums of money to the members of her house staff. Why did she leave such large bequests to her staff and not to her children? Cite circumstances that demonstrate how the staff feels about Su Yi and her family.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss gender roles in Rich People Problems. What are the expectations for women and men in the culture of Singapore? Are there differences in gender expectations in the three generations portrayed in the novel? Which characters do you feel are the best illustration of the gender expectations in Singaporean society?

Essay Topic 3

The storyline with Rachel's brother, Carlton, and Scheherazade Shang is introduced late in the novel. Why do you think the author included this relationship? How does it fit into the plot of the story?

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