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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. What was in the shoebox that was delivered to the Chens?

2. From whom does Richard Kwang negotiate a loan?

3. When Bartlett arrives in Hong Kong, who helps to clear him through customs?

4. Who represents Bartlett at a meeting with Noble House?

5. Who loaned money to Dirk Struan in order to save the Noble House?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who started Ho-Pak Bank and how?

2. When Gornt is at the stock exchange what does he decide to do with regards to Ho-Pak and Struan stock?

3. What happens to Tsu-yan?

4. Why does Bartlett come to Hong Kong?

5. What is the Philby incident?

6. What did the existence of Soviet spy ring in Hong Kong suggest to the police?

7. Why did Crosse order a guard on Ian Dunross after hearing about Grant's death?

8. What happened at the Floating Dragon Restaurant?

9. Who is Paul Choy and what is his educational background?

10. What evidence is there that Kwok is a Chinese mole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the gun-smuggling incident. What is its significance? Did it start a chain of events? If so, explain the chain of events.

Essay Topic 2

What was the significance of the half-coins that Ian Dunross received when he became tai-pan? What action did Ian have to take based on these coins?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ian Dunross and Quillan Gornt. Be specific. Among other things include emotional traits, relationships with people, business relationships, familial ties, etc.

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