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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. What does Ian remove from his safety deposit box at the bank late at night?

2. Whom was Ian going to meet when he was waling by the waterfront?

3. When does Kwok say the Chinese will test a nuclear bomb?

4. Who calls Ian during his dinner with Casey?

5. Crosse tells Ian someone wants to see Ian later about the exchange for Kwok. Whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Casey's mood when she finds out that Bartlett is going out without her?

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

3. Why is Suslev not happy about his interrogation at police headquarters?

4. What is the plan for kidnapping Ian?

5. What is Ian's initial reaction to Grant's letter about the spy group?

6. What happens in Four Fingers Wu's family after the mudslide?

7. What does Paul Choy take from the body of Four Fingers Wu?

8. What files does Ian give to Sinders?

9. What happens when Paul Choy asks his father for money to gamble in the stock market?

10. What does Gornt tell Bartlett about Orlanda?

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 purpose or role of the landslide to the story.

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