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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. Who is Banastasio?

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

4. Who invites Bartlett and Casey to Shi-teh's party?

5. Who tries to blackmail Armstrong?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bartlett come to Hong Kong?

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

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

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

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

6. What orders does Captain Gregor Suslev receive?

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

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

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

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

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

Choose one of the following characters: Lincoln Bartlett, Casey Tcholok, or Paul Choy. Discuss how that character developed through the novel. Include any specific event or encounter that was a catalyst for change.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why the author chose Hong Kong for the setting of this book. Would it have made a difference if he had chosen a different setting? Why?

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