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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "ACT IV: STRIVING IMMIGRANT".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does the protagonist think of as a "leading man trapped in the body of an extra" (89)?
(a) Fatty Choy.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) Young Fong.

2. Why does Chiang Kai-shek enter Taiwan?
(a) Mao forces him out of mainland China.
(b) China is annexing Taiwan.
(c) Chen-Yi asks for his help.
(d) He wants to begin a Nationalist Party in Taiwan.

3. What does the protagonist think about telling Turner the truth about?
(a) His father's situation.
(b) His education and his ability to speak English.
(c) His mixed feelings about the role he is playing.
(d) His kung fu ability.

4. What job does Dorothy have when she lives in Alabama?
(a) Graduate instructor.
(b) Nurse's assistant.
(c) Restaurant hostess.
(d) Script supervisor.

5. What stereotypical musical sound does Black and White use?
(a) An erhu.
(b) A guqin.
(c) A guzheng.
(d) A gong.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the protagonist decide not to move when Karen moves?

4. 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?

5. What is a cheongsam?

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