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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. Nick's speech is cut from the funeral program in favor of dignitaries. Why is this symbolic?

2. Who is Peik Lin?

3. How much will Oliver receive as commission for the sales of Tyersall Park?

4. Why has Ah Ling worked for the Young family so long?

5. Who does Charlie contact when he is looking for Astrid?

Short Essay Questions

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

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. How did Su Yi meet Jirasit Sirisindhu?

5. What is in the letter Ah Ling gives to Nick?

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

7. How do Astrid's parents react when they find out about Isabel's suicide attempt?

8. How does Nick react when he takes Rachel to Chinatown for lunch?

9. When Kitty receives the newest issue of British Tattle, why is she upset?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the narrative style of Rich People Problems. From what point of view is the story told? Why is this point of view important to the story? Is there another point of view that would tell the story well?

Essay Topic 2

When Su Yi's will is read, the reader hears the thoughts of several characters. Why did the author include this first-person dialogue? What does the dialogue add to the overall tone of the meeting?

Essay Topic 3

Not all the characters in the novel are fictitious. Why does the author include real people as part of the story? Does it affect your perception of the book? Why or why not?

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