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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - Chapters 7-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the gossip columns, secret photographers, and spying symbolize in the novel?
(a) Good journalism.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Lack of privacy.
(d) The Young family's hobby.

2. What gift does Charlie give Astrid?
(a) A new Mercedes sedan.
(b) Her grandmother's engagement ring.
(c) A private island.
(d) The deed to Tyersall Park.

3. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?
(a) A dream.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) A prediction.
(d) A flashback.

4. In Chapter 5, what does Kitty Bing purchase?
(a) Ten pairs of Jimmy Chu shoes.
(b) A new fur coat.
(c) A designer ball gown.
(d) Three expensive dresses for her daughter.

5. Why does Nick's mother want him to reconcile with his grandmother?
(a) It will improve his chances of inheriting Tyersall Park.
(b) Because she is about to die.
(c) His grandmother wants to meet Rachel.
(d) They want Nick and Rachel to move to Singapore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the reader learn about Singaporean high society from the incidents in this section of the novel?

2. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?

3. Are the members of the Young family close?

4. Every month, Rosalind Fung holds a Christian Fellowship Banquet. Why are so many women anxious to attend?

5. For what does Charlie apologize to Astrid?

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