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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. Where does Rachel's mother work as a real estate agent?

2. How long ago was it when Astrid first met Michael, according to the narrative in Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. Who is assigned the role as executive secretary in the pretend game in the Prologue?

4. What does Eleanor refuse to eat for breakfast in Book 2, Chapter 7?

5. Who is Celine Lim's older sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place in the exchange between Eleanor and Jacqueline at the handbag store?

2. Why are Eleanor and her friends secretive about going into the handbag store in Book 2, Chapter 7?

3. How does Eddie feel about his friend Leo's penthouse? Why?

4. Where is Astrid in Book 1, Chapter 4? What is she doing in this setting?

5. What is Jacqueline's intent in calling her daughter from the party?

6. Who are the members of the Cheng family and how are they depicted?

7. How and when did Astrid meet Michael?

8. Why is Rachel upset with Nick regarding his family in Book 1, Chapter 8? How does Nick placate her?

9. What narrative perspective is establied in the Prologue? Why is this important to the story?

10. What is revealed about Colin Khoo in Book 1, Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the various settings in Crazy Rich Asians and their role in the plot and character developments of the story. What are the main settings of the narrative? How would you compare and contrast these settings? Could this novel be set elsewhere? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author and genre of Crazy Rich Asians. What other novels has Kevin Kwan written? What are common themes in his works? How would you define the genre of this book? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Astrid and Michael in Crazy Rich Asians. For how long have Astrid and Michael been married? What are the struggles that they face in their marriage? What is at the root of these struggles?

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