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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. Why does Karen tell the protagonist, "I don't want to practice dating" (167)?
(a) He has the emotional understanding of a child.
(b) She has already had too many failed relationships.
(c) He is responding to the situation in an artificial, scripted way.
(d) She is hinting that she is serious enough about him to marry him.

2. What is a cheongsam?
(a) A traditional Chinese instrument.
(b) A pork-filled dumpling.
(c) A man who gossips too much.
(d) A traditional Chinese dress.

3. What role does the protagonist play throughout most of "ACT III: ETHNIC RECURRING"?
(a) Kung Fu Guy.
(b) Generic Asian Man Number Two.
(c) Generic Asian Man Number One.
(d) Special Guest Star.

4. What is the name of the television show the book focuses on?
(a) Twin Dragons.
(b) Black and White.
(c) Chinatown.
(d) The Golden Palace.

5. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what does the protagonist find the other men doing outside his door?
(a) Practicing kung fu.
(b) Rehearsing a scene.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Rolling dice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," how does the protagonist spoil the fun that the other men are having outside his room?

2. What does the protagonist think about telling Turner the truth about?

3. Why does Ming-Chen Wu tolerate the constant sexual harassment of Dorothy?

4. Why did Ming-Chen Wu and Older Brother argue?

5. After the accident with the hot tea, what visible reminder is there of the protagonist's carelessness?

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