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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the protagonist first tells his father that he is working with Green and Turner, how does his father react?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is proud.

2. What role does Fatty Choy play in the gambling club?
(a) Sleazy Asian Guy.
(b) Generic Asian Man.
(c) Lowlife Oriental.
(d) Mini Boss.

3. Who has played "Guy in a Soiled T-shirt" (9)?
(a) The protagonist's father.
(b) The protagonist.
(c) Fatty Choy.
(d) Older Brother.

4. Why do the other women shun The Hostess?
(a) She often plays prostitutes.
(b) She does not respect her elders.
(c) She is not Chinese.
(d) She has quit the show.

5. What is the "Floating Latina"?
(a) A Latina actress who is sometimes featured in the background of posters.
(b) A Latina actress whose character is found drowned.
(c) A Latina actress with a peculiar way of walking across the set.
(d) A Latina actress who takes different Latina roles in different episodes.

6. What does the Mini Boss tell them that causes Turner and Green to say that if he does not talk they will arrest him?
(a) Karen Lee knows Older Brother, too.
(b) Ming-Chen Wu trained someone besides Older Brother.
(c) Older Brother had a plan.
(d) He knows where Older Brother is.

7. What is the "terminal, ultimate, exalted position for any Asian working in this world" (12)?
(a) Dragon Lady.
(b) Wizened Chinaman.
(c) Sifu, the Mysterious Kung Fu Master.
(d) Very Special Guest Star: Kung Fu Guy.

8. What is the name of the police unit featured in Black and White?
(a) The Impossible Crimes Unit.
(b) The Special Crimes Unit.
(c) The Major Crimes Unit.
(d) The Unsolved Crimes Unit.

9. In the flashback in In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what does the protagonist keep telling his mother he is going to do?
(a) Grow up to be Bruce Lee.
(b) Become a director.
(c) Marry the Hostess.
(d) Run away from home.

10. What is it reasonable to assume is the purpose of the long list of names on page 58?
(a) It demonstrates the variety of Asian countries the residents actually come from.
(b) It demonstrates how interrelated the families are.
(c) It demonstrates the individuality of the residents.
(d) It demonstrates how well the protagonist knows his neighbors.

11. How often does the protagonist visit his father?
(a) Weekly.
(b) Monthly.
(c) On holidays.
(d) Daily.

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

13. What is a cheongsam?
(a) A traditional Chinese instrument.
(b) A pork-filled dumpling.
(c) A traditional Chinese dress.
(d) A man who gossips too much.

14. What does the protagonist know about the dangerous-looking people in the casino?
(a) They are mostly fry-cooks and waiters.
(b) They do not have very good kung fu skills.
(c) They are all very religious.
(d) They are all A-students.

15. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what reason is given for Asian actors being kept in the background?
(a) They are not seen as "real" Americans.
(b) The lead actors are prejudiced against Asian-Americans.
(c) Their presence over-complicates the simplistic narrative of Black and White.
(d) The script writers do not know how to write for Asian characters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of Interior Chinatown?

3. What is "Black Dude Cop's" real name?

4. What does the protagonist think about telling Turner the truth about?

5. What is the point of view used in Interior Chinatown?

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