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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. How long is the protagonist prevented from acting after his character dies?
(a) 45 days.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 90 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. From the discussion of lighting on page 11, what can reasonably be inferred?
(a) The show is a satire of modern race relations.
(b) The protagonist is making excuses for being a bad actor.
(c) The lighting crew is prejudiced against Asians.
(d) The show is named after its two main characters' races.

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

4. As the protagonist's father listens to the protagonist delivering his lines, why does he start to look disappointed?
(a) The protagonist turns out to be a terrible actor.
(b) The protagonist has lines full of Chinese stereotypes.
(c) The protagonist is copying a speech that Older Brother once gave.
(d) The protagonist is speaking in broken English.

5. When the police show up to take the protagonist, what does he reveal?
(a) He could not think of another way to leave.
(b) He thinks there is a way for him to do both "shows."
(c) He planned all along for them to find the family.
(d) He has been wanting to return to Black and White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting where Karen and Phoebe are living called in the script?

2. Where does the protagonist live?

3. What space has Phoebe used to create her imaginary land?

4. What words could be said to summarize the "Repertoire" listed on page 7?

5. According to the list on page 11, what is the role where most Asian male actors get stuck as their careers progress?

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