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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do May-may and Ah-Sam use to see Dirk on his boat during the festivities?
(a) Their eyes.
(b) A telescope.
(c) Spies.
(d) Binoculars.

3. In Chapter 44, what is the only reason Dirk will allow himself to be disturbed when he returns home?
(a) For an emergency.
(b) For the emperor.
(c) For Culum.
(d) For May-may.

4. What does Dirk offer the doctor if he can cure May-may?
(a) 1 million bullion.
(b) A permanent position as his company doctor.
(c) 20,000 taels of silver.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

5. Who does Dirk say is responsible for repaying Jin-qua's loan?
(a) The Noble House.
(b) Robb.
(c) Culum.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 47, what fails to fall before the storm?

2. What does Wu Kwok give Dirk from the Scarlet Cloud?

3. Ti-sen agrees to loan Dirk money in exchange for Dirk agreeing to what being in Hong Kong?

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

5. To whom does Dirk offer the job of head of the fleet?

(see the answer key)

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