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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it reasonable to assume is the purpose of the long list of names on page 58?
(a) It demonstrates the individuality of the residents.
(b) It demonstrates the variety of Asian countries the residents actually come from.
(c) It demonstrates how well the protagonist knows his neighbors.
(d) It demonstrates how interrelated the families are.

2. Why do the other women shun The Hostess?
(a) She does not respect her elders.
(b) She is not Chinese.
(c) She often plays prostitutes.
(d) She has quit the show.

3. On page 56, how does his mother explain the promise she extracts from the protagonist?
(a) She wants him to "be attentive."
(b) She wants him to "try harder."
(c) She wants him to "be a better son."
(d) She wants him to "be more."

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

5. In the flashback in In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what is special about Friday nights?
(a) Parties in the apartment building.
(b) Eating home-cooked food.
(c) Watching kung fu movies.
(d) Playing cards with the neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "Jade Palace"?

2. What is so special about Older Brother?

3. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," why does the protagonist's father want to see him?

4. From the discussion of lighting on page 11, what can reasonably be inferred?

5. How did the "Emperor" get his name?

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