View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Captain Ghale has a confrontation with Phillip Young over what?
(a) Nick being banned from Tyersall Park.
(b) There is no where for them to park.
(c) Philip and Eleanor do not have an invitation.
(d) Their family is too early.

2. How does Su Yi tell Astrid her brother, Alexander (Ah Jit) die?
(a) He died of cholera.
(b) He died in India.
(c) He died in an accident.
(d) He drowned.

3. What childhood friend picks Nick up from the Singapore airport?
(a) Carlton Chu.
(b) Colin Khoo.
(c) Astrid Young.
(d) Colette Bing.

4. What symbolic figure appears in both of Su Yi's dreams?
(a) A priest.
(b) A prince.
(c) A fruit tree.
(d) An empress.

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

6. On page 215, Astrid uses imagery to describe her mother's reaction to the newspaper article. What does she say?
(a) She screamed so loudly the windows shook.
(b) She is mainlining Xanax.
(c) The blood vessels in her temple bulged out.
(d) She looks like she is going to have a stroke.

7. What incident in Chapter 9 symbolizes the Young family's disregard for the money they spend?
(a) Victoria purchases plane tickets for her whole family.
(b) All the Youngs travel with ten or more servants.
(c) Alexandra buys a mansion to be near her mother.
(d) Victoria orders Ah Tock to have 500 gallons of bottled water shipped to Singapore overnight.

8. What does Su Yi say when Bishop See asks her what religion she follows?
(a) She respects every god, but believes in Jainism.
(b) She is a Buddist.
(c) She follows Hinduism.
(d) She does not believe in religion.

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

10. What does Nick do when he finds out his grandmother had a heart attack?
(a) He calls his great uncle, Alfred Shang.
(b) He immediately makes plane reservations.
(c) He tells his mother he will not return to Singapore.
(d) He does not believe the news.

11. What does Rachel encourage Nick to do?
(a) Stay in New York City and send a telegram to Singapore.
(b) Return to Singapore, put the past behind him, and make up to his grandmother before she dies.
(c) Visit his mother and father in Singapore.
(d) Ignore his mother's request and stay in New York.

12. Why does Astrid go to Wu Mansions?
(a) To have breakfast with Charlie's mother.
(b) To visit her cousin, Ah Tock.
(c) To pick out wedding invitations.
(d) To see Irene's new fish.

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

14. Why was it so important to Eddie Cheng that he was attending the World Economic Forum?
(a) Eddie looked forward to learning more about world economic challenges.
(b) Eddie believed attending the Forum would prove he was part of an ultra-exclusive group of people.
(c) He had to go because he was promoted to the office of senior executive vice chairman of his company.
(d) He was anxious to give his first presentation at the forum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Eddie is concerned with appearances. What happens to upset him during the lawn party?

2. What brings the members of the family together in the dining room?

3. Why does Kitty Bing have a party?

4. Where does Alfred Shang and his family live?

5. When Philip, Eleanor, and Nick arrive at the house in Part Two, what is going on?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 732 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample