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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. Who stops Ian from drinking the drugged drink?

2. Where was deVille going when Suslev delayed him?

3. Where do Bartlett and Casey meet Banastasio?

4. Who killed the remaining member of the Werewolves?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal to Sinders and Ian make?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is the deal that Casey offers Ian?

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

9. Where does Grant suggest that Ian invest and why?

10. What orders does Moscow Center give to Crosse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ian Dunross and Quillan Gornt. Be specific. Among other things include emotional traits, relationships with people, business relationships, familial ties, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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