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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "ACT V: KUNG FU DAD".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Ming-Chen Wu and Older Brother argue?
(a) Ming-Chen Wu caught Older Brother gambling.
(b) Older Brother boasted that his kung fu was better than Ming-Chen Wu's.
(c) Older Brother wanted to loan Ming-Chen Wu money.
(d) Ming-Chen Wu asked Older Brother to train the protagonist in kung fu.

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

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

5. What does "acculturation" mean?
(a) The gradual change that occurs in a culture due to the addition of immigrant cultures.
(b) Adopting a dominant culture and leaving behind your own unique culture.
(c) The gradual acquisition of your own culture as you grow up in it.
(d) Adapting to a dominant culture while retaining your own unique culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "Jade Palace"?

2. In the opening of "ACT III: ETHNIC RECURRING," what stereotype about Chinese cultural values does the dialogue of Black and White fixate on?

3. When the protagonist runs into "Attractive Officer" by the donut table, who else does she point out is "invisible" in the world of Black and White?

4. Who has played "Guy in a Soiled T-shirt" (9)?

5. Why does the protagonist finally step into the spotlight during the filming of Black and White?

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