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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose ship rams Dirk's lorcha as he leaves the settlement following the order for all foreigners to leave?
(a) Culum's.
(b) Wu Kwok's.
(c) Brock's.
(d) Longstaff's.

2. The Chinese call Straun and Company another name. What is it?
(a) The Noble House.
(b) The Great House.
(c) Ah-Gip.
(d) Tai-Pan.

3. What trade does Zergeyev offer Dirk as a monopoly in Russia?
(a) Opium.
(b) Rice.
(c) Cinchon bark.
(d) Tea.

4. What is Alexi Zergeyev's title?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Governor.
(c) Viceroy.
(d) Archduke.

5. In Chapter 13, what does Liza tell Brock is her reason for sailing to Macao?
(a) To order gowns for the ball.
(b) To arrange a marriage for Tess.
(c) To purchase furniture.
(d) To take another ship back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. The emperor offers Wu Fang Choi mandarinates if he attacks what?

2. In Chapter 3, how much time does Dirk have to save his trading company?

3. In Dirk's dispatch to Robb, what does he instruct Robb to do in Hong Kong?

4. What kind of a ship do Dirk and Culum see from the mountain?

5. How long is the indenture agreement for the men who arrive with Captain Scragger?

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