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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "ACT III: ETHNIC RECURRING".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "Jade Palace"?
(a) The former name of the Golden Palace.
(b) A rival restaurant.
(c) The headquarters of a Chinese gang.
(d) The apartment complex where the protagonist lives.

2. Who is the author of Interior Chinatown?
(a) Charles Wu.
(b) Charles Yu.
(c) Willis Yu.
(d) Willis Wu.

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

4. In both of the character descriptions for the male and female officers, what quality is emphasized?
(a) Their respect for the citizens they serve.
(b) Their physical attractiveness.
(c) Their intelligence.
(d) Their compassion for victims of crime.

5. What is "drunken monkey" (13)?
(a) A noodle dish.
(b) A low-status acting role.
(c) A form of kung fu.
(d) A cocktail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the television show the book focuses on?

2. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what does the protagonist find the other men doing outside his door?

3. What is a reasonable summary of the poem on page 6?

4. What is the line that the protagonist finally delivers, on page 76, when his chance comes and all eyes are on him?

5. What is "White Lady Cop's" name?

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