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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. With whom does Mata say he must discuss Ian's request for financial backing?

2. What was buried in Phillip Chen's garden?

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

4. How many agents were in the Hong Kong spy ring cell?

5. What is the name of the ship that was impounded in India for smuggling gold?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. As part of the procedure for becoming the tai-pan of Noble House, the new tai-pan must take a pledge and swear to what?

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

5. Who started Ho-Pak Bank and how?

6. What do Kwok and Crosse want from Ian and what do they tell Ian if he doesn't give it to him?

7. Who tried to blackmail Armstrong and why?

8. What is known as Dry Run?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Discuss the concepts of protagonist and antagonist in fiction. Define who they are, their characteristics, and the roles they play. Then discuss at least two antagonist-protagonist pairings in is book. Clearly state how they meet your definition using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of conspiracy in "Noble House". Include at least three specific conspiracies, describing them, who is involved and their relationship to the plot.

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