Quiz King of Pride Ana Huang

King of Pride Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Kai and Isabella's Story

Think you know every detail of King of Pride by Ana Huang? This 20-question quiz spans the entire book—from the first cocktail at Valhalla to the epilogue proposal. Mixing multiple-choice and short-answer formats, it covers plot sequences, character choices, major themes, and big-picture connections. Ready to prove you’re the ultimate Kai Young or Isabella Valencia fan?

For more deep dives, check out the full book overview, the questions and answers page, or the ending explained guide.

Quiz Questions

Plot and Sequence (8 questions)

  1. At which exclusive club does Isabella work as a bartender?

    • A) Monarch
    • B) Valhalla Club
    • C) Verve
    • D) The Barber

  2. What is the first drink Kai orders from Isabella when they meet? (Short answer)

  3. Who witnesses Isabella and Kai’s passionate encounter on the Steinway piano at Valhalla?

    • A) Victor Black
    • B) Parker
    • C) Vuk Markovic
    • D) Clarissa Teo

  4. What is the name of the private island Kai takes Isabella to after the tabloid scandal? (Short answer)

  5. Which board member does Kai visit at home to ask for his vote in the CEO election?

    • A) Russell Burton
    • B) Richard Chu
    • C) Laura Nguyen
    • D) Paxton James

  6. Who is the COO that cheats to win the CEO vote by blackmailing other candidates?

    • A) Victor Black
    • B) Tobias Foster
    • C) Russell Burton
    • D) Xavier Castillo

  7. What event causes Kai and Isabella’s secret relationship to be exposed in the tabloids?

    • A) Their kiss at the piano bar
    • B) Photos of them on several dates
    • C) The incident at Verve club
    • D) A public argument at Monarch restaurant

  8. What significant action does Kai take at the CBNYP celebration two years later?

    • A) He announces his CEO victory
    • B) He proposes to Isabella
    • C) He fires Russell Burton
    • D) He buys a new company

Character Motivation (5 questions)

  1. Why does Isabella impose a two-year “man ban” on herself before meeting Kai? (Short answer)

  2. What motivates Kai to initially avoid Isabella after their almost-kiss at the gala?

    • A) He has lost interest
    • B) Fear of scandal harming his CEO candidacy
    • C) His mother forbade him to see her
    • D) He is already dating Clarissa

  3. Why does Isabella break up with Kai shortly after he exposes Russell? (Short answer)

  4. What is Kai’s primary reason for deciding not to use the blackmail chip that Christian Harper gives him?

    • A) He is afraid of getting caught
    • B) He already has enough evidence
    • C) He believes in moral integrity
    • D) The chip is a fake

  5. Why does Isabella accept Alessandra’s job offer at Floria Designs? (Short answer)

Theme and Symbol (4 questions)

  1. What does the “strawberry gin and tonic” recurring drink symbolize in the story? (Short answer)

  2. The piano pieces “Hammerklavier” and “Winter Wind” are used to highlight which central theme?

    • A) Class divide
    • B) Perfectionism versus emotional expression
    • C) Family legacy
    • D) Power dynamics

  3. What does the hidden library room at Valhalla Club represent for Kai and Isabella?

    • A) Wealth and privilege
    • B) Secrecy and trust
    • C) Education and knowledge
    • D) Escape from work

  4. How does the motif of “pride” relate to Kai’s character arc? (Short answer)

Synthesis (3 questions)

  1. Compare how family expectations shape the decisions of Isabella and Kai throughout the novel. (Short answer)

  2. In what ways does Kai’s character evolve from the beginning to the end of the book? (Short answer)

  3. How do the settings of Valhalla Club, Jade Cay, and Coney Island reflect different stages of Kai and Isabella’s relationship? (Short answer)

Answer Key

1. B) Valhalla Club – Isabella works as a bartender at the exclusive Valhalla Club, where she first meets Kai (Chapter 1: Isabella).

2. Death in the Afternoon – When Isabella and Kai first interact, he orders a Death in the Afternoon cocktail (Chapter 1: Isabella). (Note: He later orders a strawberry gin and tonic, but the first drink is Death in the Afternoon.)

3. C) Vuk Markovic – After their encounter on the Steinway, Vuk Markovic sees them leaving; his icy stare unsettles Isabella (Chapter 15: Isabella).

4. Jade Cay – Kai takes Isabella to his family’s private island, Jade Cay, in Turks and Caicos to escape the scandal (Chapter 27: Isabella).

5. B) Richard Chu – Kai visits Richard Chu at his home to offer him a senior adviser role in exchange for his vote (Chapter 31: Kai; supported by retrieved evidence).

6. C) Russell Burton – The COO Russell conspires with Victor Black, blackmails Tobias Foster, and manipulates the CEO vote (Chapter 33–38).

7. B) Photos of them on several dates – Tabloids publish photos of Kai and Isabella together, leading to a confrontation at Valhalla (Chapter 25: Isabella).

8. B) He proposes to Isabella – At the CBNYP celebration, Kai drops to one knee after a dart game and proposes (Epilogue).

9. Because she had a traumatic breakup with a married man named Easton – Easton’s wife arrived with a gun during a confrontation, and the wife was shot and paralyzed. Isabella feels guilty and avoids relationships (Chapter 30: Isabella).

10. B) Fear of scandal harming his CEO candidacy – Kai avoids Valhalla after almost kissing Isabella, aware that a scandal could ruin his chance to become CEO (Chapter 12: Kai).

11. She feels guilty and unworthy – Isabella believes she and Kai are incompatible due to family pressure, the tabloid scandal, and her own insecurities about never finishing anything (Chapter 37: Isabella).

12. C) He believes in moral integrity – Even though the chip could secure his victory, Kai refuses to use it because he doesn’t want to cheat, unlike Russell (Chapter 24: Kai; see also Chapter 33 retrieved evidence where Kai says “I didn’t fuck other people over to try and get it”).

13. She needs a new job after being fired from Valhalla and wants to support herself while writing – The job gives her structure and income, and she accepts it after a productive writing weekend on Jade Cay (Chapter 28: Isabella; also Chapter 30 outline).

14. It symbolizes their unique connection and emotional vulnerability – The drink is Kai’s “soft spot,” and ordering it becomes a private signal between them (Chapters 1, 4, 40).

15. B) Perfectionism versus emotional expression – Kai’s technically perfect playing lacks feeling, while Isabella’s is emotionally rich; this contrast highlights the theme of vulnerability (Chapter 3: Kai; supported by evidence from Chapter 5).

16. B) Secrecy and trust – The hidden room, built by Kai’s great-grandfather, becomes a private space where they can be themselves away from scrutiny (Chapter 11: Kai).

17. Kai’s pride initially makes him reluctant to ask for help or admit fault, but he learns to set aside pride to accept love and seek assistance when needed – For example, he asks Christian Harper for help and admits his own entitlement in the CEO race (Chapters 33, 38, 42).

18. Isabella’s family pressures her to finish her book and settle on a career by age 30 or lose her inheritance; Kai’s mother pushes him to marry Clarissa and win the CEO vote. Both initially conform to duty but eventually choose their own paths—Isabella finishes her novel, Kai pursues Isabella despite his mother’s objections (Chapters 4, 5, 29, 31, 37, 44).

19. Kai begins as a controlled, perfectionist businessman who values order and pride. Through his relationship with Isabella, he learns to embrace vulnerability, admit fallibility, and prioritize love over ambition. He evolves from “I never lost” to accepting that “a little chaos is good for the soul” (Chapter 5 evidence; Chapter 33 evidence; Chapter 42 evidence: “my life had followed ruler-straight lines… a little chaos was good for the soul”).

20. Valhalla Club represents secrecy and forbidden attraction (their early encounters). Jade Cay symbolizes escape and deepening emotional bond (they open up about past and carve their initials). Coney Island represents normalcy and intimacy away from public scrutiny (their first real date where Kai gives her the amethyst necklace) (Chapters 1, 11, 23, 27, 28).