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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, who takes possession of Hong Kong?
(a) The British.
(b) The Chinese.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The Germans.

2. What ship did Dirk and Brock both work on as teenagers?
(a) The Resting Cloud.
(b) The Vagrant Star.
(c) The White Witch.
(d) The China Cloud.

3. What is the Hung Mun Tong?
(a) The Chinese name for Dirk.
(b) The Chinese name for the opium trade.
(c) A secret Chinese society.
(d) A ship.

4. In Chapter 3, how much time does Dirk have to save his trading company?
(a) One week.
(b) 29 days.
(c) One year.
(d) Three months.

5. What office does Dirk plan to run for?
(a) A seat in Parliament.
(b) Tai-Pan.
(c) President of the U.S.
(d) Mandarin.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is May-May waiting in Dirk's quarters when he returns from his first meeting with Jin-qua?

2. Where does Dirk tell Robb and Culum The Noble House is to be permanently headquartered?

3. What happens to Dirk as he is traveling back to the settlement in a sedan chair?

4. What is Ti-sen wearing when he is brought into the square?

5. Who halts all trade between the Chinese and the foreigners?

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