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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 two families have been rivals and enemies for many years?

2. What United States agency meets with Crosse in Hong Kong

3. After the police give Ian Dunross information about the gun smuggling Ian gives them information he has on what person?

4. Where was John Chen's body found?

5. Who meets Suslev at the safe house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bartlett come to Hong Kong?

2. What is Sinclair Towers?

3. What happens to Tsu-yan?

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

5. What does Ian Dunross tell Noble House about his plans for the company when he becomes tai-pan?

6. Why did Casey tell Ian Dunross that the deal between Ian and Bartlett was off?

7. What was Four Fingers' reaction to his son's using his name to make trades without telling his father?

8. What does the half-coin that was missing represent to Phillip Chen?

9. What does Suslev discuss with Crosse at the race track?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the difference between static and dynamic characters. Then choose one example of each type of character from the book. Explain how these characters meet the definition of static or dynamic. Be specific using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the reasons why Clavell would have chosen to write this book in the third person point of view rather than the first person. What difference would it make to the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the concepts of heroes and villains. Then choose two of the following characters: Casey Tcholok, Brian Kwok, Paul Choy, Orlanda Ramos, or Four Finger Wu. Discuss whether they are heroes or villains in this story. Be specific using examples from the book. If you think they were neither heroes nor villains, then explain why using examples from the book.

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