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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. Where was Suslev when the mudslide occurred?

2. If he cannot obtain credit through his normal channels, whom is Ian considering asking for money?

3. Where is Plumm's party held?

4. When Crosse arrives for his meeting with Ian who was already there?

5. When does Ian tell Tiptop that Kwok will be released?

Short Essay Questions

1. Ian is so involved in the money end of the deal with the Tiptop and the Struan stock that he does not realize what?

2. What deal to Sinders and Ian make?

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

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

5. What does Gornt tell Bartlett about Orlanda?

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

7. What is the deal that Casey offers Ian?

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

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

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

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

What was the function or significance of horseracing in this book? Could the author have substituted another sporting event? Be specific in your answer.

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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