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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "ACT IV: STRIVING IMMIGRANT".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the protagonist of Interior Chinatown?
(a) Choy.
(b) Charles.
(c) Willis.
(d) Sifu.

2. When the novel opens, what role does the protagonist play?
(a) Oriental Guy Making a Weird Face.
(b) Silent Henchman.
(c) Dead Asian Man.
(d) Background Oriental Male.

3. Why does Ming-Chen Wu tolerate the constant sexual harassment of Dorothy?
(a) Men do not generally consider it offensive at this time in history.
(b) He thinks that Dorothy encourages it.
(c) She makes more money, and they need her income.
(d) He is not really in love with Dorothy.

4. What role does Young Fong play in the gambling club?
(a) Generic Asian Man.
(b) Lowlife Oriental.
(c) Mini Boss.
(d) Sleazy Asian Guy.

5. What does the word "Ba" mean in the context of the scene in the Golden Palace's kitchen?
(a) Excuse me.
(b) Sir.
(c) Hello.
(d) Dad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do some of the actors think that having their characters die is a good thing?

2. On page 56, how does his mother explain the promise she extracts from the protagonist?

3. How long is the protagonist prevented from acting after his character dies?

4. Who is the author of Interior Chinatown?

5. As the protagonist is trying to get the bickering detectives to focus, what piece of information does he accidentally reveal?

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