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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. When are Alexi and Ian going to meet to discuss what Alexi said is a personal problem?

2. Whom does Casey ask to present the deal she has worked out with Ian to Bartlett?

3. Whom does Crosse meet at the track and have coffee with?

4. Whom does Suslev meet with who is a specialist in chemical interrogation?

5. Who leaves Plumm's party in anger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened at the end of the big race?

2. How is Ian prevented from drinking the drugged drink?

3. What happens during the meeting between Plumm and Suslev at the Sinclair Towers?

4. What happens when Ian calls Kwok's office after waiting for him and he doesn't come?

5. What does Choy want from Ian in return for the half-coin?

6. What does Ian threaten to do if Kwok is not released?

7. What happens to Suslev after the landslide?

8. What does Gornt tell Bartlett about Orlanda?

9. What does Armstrong have to remind himself when he is interrogating Kwok?

10. What is the deal that will be announced in the racetrack clubhouse before the big race with a formal announcement to follow on Monday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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