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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. While Nick is in the garden in Part Four, who does he meet?

2. The meeting at the law office was about money, what is the meeting at the cafe about?

3. What happens when Isabel ends her call to Charlie?

4. How does Isabel's mother react to her suicide attempt?

5. Why is Nick so tired the day of Ah Ma's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who inherits Tyersall Park?

2. When Su Yi's will is read, who inherits the largest sums of money?

3. How does Nick react when he takes Rachel to Chinatown for lunch?

4. What was the small amount of money Su Yi had in her personal bank accounts?

5. How does Carlton try to win Scheherazade back?

6. What does Colette reveal about Carlton at Scheherazade's party?

7. What happens between Astrid and Michael during Su Yi's funeral?

8. When Eddie learns of Su Yi's death, he throws himself on her body and cries uncontrollably. What is the real motivation for his actions?

9. When Kitty receives the newest issue of British Tattle, why is she upset?

10. What does Oliver hope to accomplish by taking Kitty to visit the Dowager Sultana?

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

Su Yi leaves large sums of money to the members of her house staff. Why did she leave such large bequests to her staff and not to her children? Cite circumstances that demonstrate how the staff feels about Su Yi and her family.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of Nick Young as the protagonist. How is he different from other characters in the novel? What characteristics does he share with other characters? What motivates him to make the journey to Singapore from New York?

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