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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 bursts into the Christian Fellowship Banquet uninvited?

2. On page 183, why will Astrid not inherit Tyersall Park?

3. On page 215, Astrid uses imagery to describe her mother's reaction to the newspaper article. What does she say?

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

5. What literary device does the author use to provide more information about Nick's childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of relationship does Victoria have with her brother, Philip?

2. What does the reader learn about Kitty Bing from her visit to the dress salon?

3. Why does Kitty Bing lash out at her husband, Jack?

4. Who is Oliver T'sien and what is his relationship to Kitty Bing?

5. How are the characters of Eddie and Kitty similar?

6. Mabel Shang holds a grudge against Charlie Wu's mother, Irene. What is behind her lingering anger?

7. In Part One, Chapter One, what do you learn about Charlie Wu from his encounter with Eddie Cheng?

8. What do you learn about Rachel's personality when she encourages Nick to reconcile with his grandmother?

9. What can you infer about Rachel's relationship with her mother from their phone conversation in Part 1, Chapter 7?

10. Despite her concern for her grandmother, where does Astrid go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel takes place in various settings around the world. Discuss the various locations and how they contribute to the plot. Why did the author include so many locations? Could the story take place in one location? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the narrative style of Rich People Problems. From what point of view is the story told? Why is this point of view important to the story? Is there another point of view that would tell the story well?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of jealousy in the novel. What actions occur in the novel as a result of jealousy? Which characters demonstrate jealousy? What is the underlying motivation for their jealousy?

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