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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. Who is described in Book 1, Chapter 6 as the most esteemed heart surgeon in Asia?

2. What does Astrid hit when her car crashes in Book 2, Chapter 5?

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

4. Who is Astrid's mother?

5. How much money did Eddie pay a Chinese film company to "buy over" his latest mistress in Book 1, Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What advice does Astrid give to Nick over the phone in Book 1, Chapter 4?

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

4. What inner conflicts does Michael grapple with in Book 1, Chapter 12?

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

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

7. What has Eleanor discovered about Rachel that upsets her greatly in Book 1, Chapter 13?

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

9. How and when did Astrid meet Michael?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss gender roles as depicted in Crazy Rich Asians. How are gender expectations different for women and men in Singapore? How do these expectations differ from those in the United States? What characters in the novel most illustrate this juxtaposition?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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