2. Why do some people believe the storm in Chapter 47 isn't a typhoon?
(a) The winds are from the north.
(b) There are never typhoons in Hong Kong.
(c) It's the wrong season.
(d) It isn't strong enough.

3. Who is Dirk surprised to see at the factory during the storm?
(a) Horation.
(b) Brock.
(c) Wu Kwok.
(d) Robb.

4. What cuts off Glessing's arm?
(a) A falling tree.
(b) A pane of glass.
(c) A falling flagpole.
(d) Brock's sword.

5. While at the knoll, what do Dirk and Brock agree is coming?
(a) The death of Brock.
(b) A typhoon.
(c) The British army.
(d) The end of their trading days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the British government plan to do with Longstaff?

2. What does Skinner's editorial urge the traders to do?

3. What is in the sack that Dirk finds in Aberdeen?

4. Where do Culum and Tess stay in Macao after their wedding?

5. Which ship collides with the Boston Princess?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Dirk and Captain Orlov sail back to Hong Kong in Chapter 42, why do they think they're getting old?

2. How does Gordon Chen plan to hide the fact that he is the leader of the Triads in Hong Kong from Dirk after Dirk confronts him about whether he is a leader?

3. Why does Gorth go to the English club looking for Dirk?

4. Why does Dirk lie to Brock about Tess and Culum being poxed?

5. What does May-may say will happen to Yin-hsi if Dirk sends her away?

6. How is the White Witch damaged in Chapter 45?

7. In Chapter 49, why does Zergeyev think the Russians will now be able to dominate China?

8. Why does Whalen send Monsey to Hong Kong to tell Longstaff he must leave?

9. At the end of the book, why does Gordon Chen think The Noble House is dead?

10. Why do the Russians feel they must control China?

(see the answer keys)

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