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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Victoria's reaction when she learns her sister Alexandra has arrived at Tyersall Park?
(a) Victoria tells Alexandra her family cannot stay at the house.
(b) She is irritated because they are early and that Alix's son Eddie is there too.
(c) She is looking forward to seeing her sister again.
(d) She asks Ah Ling to take care of their room arrangements.

3. How does Cassandra react when she sees the photos of Astrid and Charlie in India?
(a) She is disappointed in Astrid.
(b) She hides them from her mother.
(c) She is angry because she has a crush on Charlie.
(d) She cannot believe what she is seeing.

4. What is Victoria doing when Ah Ling finds her?
(a) Victoria is making her mother's bed.
(b) She is planning meals for the household.
(c) Victoria is shredding some of her mother's personal papers.
(d) Victoria is looking for her mother's will.

5. How is Catherine Young's husband described?
(a) He is the owner of a palace in Hong Kong.
(b) He is a renowned heart surgeon.
(c) He is a prince and descendant of King Mongkut.
(d) He is a tech mogul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Charlie give Astrid?

2. Why does Victoria resent her brother Philip?

3. What characteristic sets Victoria apart from her siblings?

4. What do the gossip columns, secret photographers, and spying symbolize in the novel?

5. Where does Alfred Shang and his family live?

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