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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. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what reason is given for Asian actors being kept in the background?
(a) Their presence over-complicates the simplistic narrative of Black and White.
(b) They are not seen as "real" Americans.
(c) The script writers do not know how to write for Asian characters.
(d) The lead actors are prejudiced against Asian-Americans.

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

3. In what way does the Old Asian Man break character?
(a) He makes faces behind the backs of the main characters.
(b) He tells a rude joke and laughs at his own joke.
(c) He says that he can speak English and smiles at the protagonist.
(d) He starts doing kung fu moves in the middle of a scene.

4. On page 8 is a list of your mother's roles. What do most of these roles have in common?
(a) They emphasize servitude and helplessness.
(b) They emphasize her looks and sexuality.
(c) They emphasize aggression and danger.
(d) They emphasize her intellect and ambition.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the flashback in In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what does the protagonist's mother make him promise?

3. What is the point of view used in Interior Chinatown?

4. What is "Black Dude Cop's" real name?

5. Why is the protagonist awake so late on most nights?

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