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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "ACT I: GENERIC ASIAN MAN".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so special about Older Brother?
(a) He never changes anything about himself to please non-Asian audiences.
(b) He uses his money to take care of everyone in Chinatown who is in need.
(c) He is the perfect blend of authenticity and assimilation.
(d) He is the head of the most powerful Asian gang in Chinatown.

2. In the narrative present, which role does the protagonist's father play?
(a) Sifu.
(b) Background Oriental Male.
(c) Old Asian Man.
(d) Twin Dragon.

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

4. What are the seven main sections of Interior Chinatown called?
(a) Stanzas.
(b) Acts.
(c) Chapters.
(d) Scenes.

5. What words could be said to summarize the "Repertoire" listed on page 7?
(a) Limited, stereotypical.
(b) Bitter, demanding.
(c) Ambitious, unrealistic.
(d) Ambiguous, vague.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the protagonist's mother live?

2. Under "Skills," on page 7, what kind of English is listed?

3. What is the stated purpose of the protagonist's visits to his father?

4. Who is the author of Interior Chinatown?

5. Who is the protagonist of Interior Chinatown?

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