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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 transfers his family's money from the Ho-Pak Bank to other banks?

2. What is the name of Ian's sister who is introduced to Casey?

3. After hearing about the spy ring, who did Kwok think was the mole in Hong Kong?

4. What kind of syndicate do Tung, Chin, and Mata run?

5. Where does Crosse agree that Ian can put the files that he wants?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Sinclair Towers?

3. Briefly describe how Ian plans to make money in the stock market.

4. What particular instructions did Four Fingers Wu give to his men regarding John Chen?

5. Why does Gornt introduce Bartlett to Orlanda Ramos?

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

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

8. Why does Bartlett come to Hong Kong?

9. What did Phillip Chen find in his son's safety deposit box?

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

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

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 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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