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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What purpose does Part Two serve in the novel?
(a) It has the best gossip.
(b) It contains the rising action of the novel.
(c) It is the climax of the story.
(d) It is all a flashback.

2. What did Colette do to Rachel?
(a) She did not invite Rachel to her engagement party.
(b) She told Nick a lie to break up their relationship.
(c) She poisoned her.
(d) She sent her a nasty letter.

3. What is Michael's relationship like with his son, Cassian?
(a) Michael is a model father.
(b) Michael wants to spend more time with his son.
(c) Michael never sees his son.
(d) Michael only sees him once or twice a week.

4. Why is Eleanor disgusted by the badminton party at Tyersall Park?
(a) She has not been invited to play.
(b) They are not following the proper rules.
(c) It is disgraceful when Su Yi is dying.
(d) Eddie is cheating.

5. Why does Kitty Bing have a party?
(a) A birthday party for her husband.
(b) It's an engagement party for Astrid.
(c) To celebrate Colette's engagement.
(d) She is unveiling her newly redecorated house.

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

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

8. Why is Astrid hesitant to go away with Charlie?
(a) She is concerned about her grandmother's condition.
(b) Her mother forbid her to go.
(c) She is afraid Isabel with spy on them.
(d) She is afraid her husband will find out.

9. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?
(a) She was not close to Ah Ma.
(b) Because she is a girl.
(c) She already has enough money.
(d) Ah Ma is upset with her.

10. Why is the photo shoot and magazine story so important to Kitty?
(a) She wants Colette to see her in the magazine.
(b) She hopes it will improve her social standing and acceptance.
(c) It will help her husband's company.
(d) She is thinking of buying a magazine.

11. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?
(a) His wife is wearing the wrong dress.
(b) Philip is wearing nicer clothes than he is.
(c) He is uncomfortable in his linen suit.
(d) His children are getting ice cream on their clothes.

12. What caused the estrangement between Nick and his grandmother, Su Yi?
(a) Nicky would not visit his parents.
(b) Su Yi objected to Nick's marriage to Rachel.
(c) Nick was upset because his grandmother did not come to his wedding.
(d) Su Yi arranged for Nick to marry a girl from Singapore.

13. When Philip, Eleanor, and Nick arrive at the house in Part Two, what is going on?
(a) The family is gathered to pray.
(b) Everyone is watching a badminton match.
(c) There are swans and peacocks on the front lawn.
(d) Servants are taking luggage into the house.

14. What brings the members of the family together in the dining room?
(a) Ah Ching's famous crepes.
(b) Doctor Oon.
(c) A family meeting.
(d) Eddie's tantrum.

15. What problem did Bettina Ortiz y Mena experience?
(a) She could not find her husband at the restaurant.
(b) She was unable to get her regular table at a restaurant.
(c) She was not included in a private party.
(d) Her limousine was late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?

2. What is Victoria's reaction when she learns her sister Alexandra has arrived at Tyersall Park?

3. How do Astrid's parents react to the gossip column article?

4. In Part Two, Chapter 14, what does Su Yi announce she is going to do?

5. What saves Su Yi from being tortured or killed by the brutal colonel?

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