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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Song define the Chinese?
(a) Realists.
(b) Devils.
(c) Progressionists.
(d) Hopeless romantics.

2. As Chin enters, what does Gallimard beg of the audience?
(a) To try to see it from his point of view,
(b) To side with whoever they see fit.
(c) To love Song despite her betrayal.
(d) To judge Song for what she is doing.

3. Who does Comrade Chin report to?
(a) Comrade Kang.
(b) Chairman Mao.
(c) Toulon.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

4. What secret can't Toulon keep from Gallimard?
(a) He has heard Gallimard is leaving his wife.
(b) He wants to fire Gallimard.
(c) He knows Song's work.
(d) He has heard that Gallimard has a native mistress.

5. What was one outstanding feature about Isabelle that Marc remembers?
(a) She had the softest skin.
(b) She had beautiful eyes.
(c) She was a horrible person.
(d) She never wore underwear.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the commentary that Gallimard reads in Act 2, Scene 1, what does every man want to do to Pinkerton when they watch Madame Butterfly?

2. What does Song tell Gallimard she feels about his presence?

3. In Madame Butterfly, what is it that Butterfly fears from the Western man?

4. Finish the sentence: "...there's no guarantee of failure in life like ________"

5. Why did Gallimard cease to call on Song?

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