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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. Whom does Crosse tell Kwok that he thinks is the mole?

2. What stock is Ian planning to sell?

3. How much ransom did the Werewolves demand from Phillip Chen for his son John?

4. What does Rosemont tell Crosse about Grant's death?

5. Who is Banastasio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the deal that Mata offered Ian from the syndicate?

2. Who tried to blackmail Armstrong and why?

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

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

5. Crosse wants to find the link between Bartlett's arrival and what?

6. What is Sinclair Towers?

7. What does Rosemont tell Crosse about Crosse's men who were undercover in Canton?

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

9. What is the Philby incident?

10. Who started Ho-Pak Bank and how?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

"Noble House" was made into a TV miniseries. What are the similarities and differences between a narrative format (the book) and a play format (the miniseries)? Is it possible to reflect the complete story of "Noble House" accurately with all its subplots and characters in a play format? Be specific in your answer using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

"Noble House" has a number of subplots. Discuss what subplots are. Then choose one subplot and describe it and its purpose in the novel. Include its relationship to the main plot involving the two rival tai-pans.

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