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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the officer on Brock's boat that wants to marry Tess?
(a) Longstaff.
(b) Mauss.
(c) Nygreck Thumb.
(d) Jeff Cooper.

2. In what village does Dirk wait for Wu Kwok?
(a) Canton.
(b) Aberdeen.
(c) Happy Valley.
(d) Yangtze.

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

4. After Dirk flogs May-may, what does she tell him?
(a) She is in love with another man.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She still wants him to sell her.

5. Who is known as the Tai-Pan of Tai Ping Shan?
(a) Gordon Chen.
(b) Dirk.
(c) Longstaff.
(d) Jin-qua.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Dirk in Canton in Chapter 15?

2. Why is Ti-sen considered a traitor to the emperor?

3. What does Dirk do to get into May-may's quarters after the two argue over her ball gown?

4. Who greets Dirk while the men are unloading the barrels in Chapter 12?

5. What possessions of Aristotle's does Maureen Quance destroy?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Zergeyev is judging the gown contest, why does he try to find out who Dirk favors?

2. Why does Brock plan to replace his clipper ships with steam-powered ships?

3. What does Dirk believe he will be able to do if he gets the trade monopoly in Russia?

4. When Brock is dressing for the ball, what does he try to hide from Liza?

5. Why does Dirk view Hong Kong as a valuable prize?

6. Why does Dirk have to be very careful when he travels to visit Jin-qua?

7. What does Wu Fang Choi request from Dirk when he presents his half coin?

8. What does Sarah tell Dirk about Robb's last message to him?

9. Why doesn't Dirk want to move their operations out of Happy Valley?

10. How does Brock know about Dirk's financial problems?

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