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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," who is standing by the protagonist's door when he arrives home after work?
(a) Fatty Choy.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) The Hostess.

2. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," how does the protagonist spoil the fun that the other men are having outside his room?
(a) He tells them that he heard that the show is discontinuing the role of Kung Fu Guy.
(b) He reminds them that they do not matter to Black and White at all--they are generic and replaceable.
(c) He questions their dignity and authenticity.
(d) He asks them how it would matter if one of them got to play Kung Fu Guy.

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

4. 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 kung fu ability.
(d) His mixed feelings about the role he is playing.

5. Why did Ming-Chen Wu and Older Brother argue?
(a) Older Brother boasted that his kung fu was better than Ming-Chen Wu's.
(b) Ming-Chen Wu caught Older Brother gambling.
(c) Older Brother wanted to loan Ming-Chen Wu money.
(d) Ming-Chen Wu asked Older Brother to train the protagonist in kung fu.

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

7. What motive do Turner and Green suggest for Older Brother's disappearance?
(a) His involvement in Fatty Choy's gambling operation might have made him a kidnapping target.
(b) He might have been killed during a turf war over the money laundering operation.
(c) The protagonist himself might have killed Older Brother out of jealousy.
(d) Another resident might have killed him to create more opportunities for other Asian men.

8. What is the line that the protagonist finally delivers, on page 76, when his chance comes and all eyes are on him?
(a) "Leave the Old Man alone."
(b) "I know kung fu."
(c) "Okay. I help you."
(d) "I am an undercover detective."

9. What is "White Lady Cop's" name?
(a) Goffman.
(b) Turner.
(c) Green.
(d) Smith.

10. What does the Mini Boss offer Green and Turner as a bribe?
(a) Information.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Women.
(d) Cash.

11. According to the list on page 11, what is the role where most Asian male actors get stuck as their careers progress?
(a) Kung Fu Guy.
(b) Generic Asian Man Number One.
(c) Henchman.
(d) Striving Immigrant.

12. On page 81 of "ACT III: ETHNIC RECURRING," what piece of Tuner's dialogue does Green critique?
(a) "It's an honor killing."
(b) "You won't get far with him."
(c) "Let's recap."
(d) "This crime is impossible."

13. As the protagonist is trying to get the bickering detectives to focus, what piece of information does he accidentally reveal?
(a) There is an underground casino in Chinatown.
(b) Ming Chen-Wu is his father.
(c) Older Brother is missing.
(d) Fatty Choy is in a gang.

14. On page 93, to whom does the protagonist deliver the line "You move slow, like a turtle"?
(a) Fatty Choy.
(b) Turner.
(c) Young Fong.
(d) His father.

15. On page 56, how does his mother explain the promise she extracts from the protagonist?
(a) She wants him to "be more."
(b) She wants him to "try harder."
(c) She wants him to "be attentive."
(d) She wants him to "be a better son."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the abbreviation "INT." stand for in setting descriptions?

2. What is it reasonable to assume is the purpose of the long list of names on page 58?

3. What is "Jade Palace"?

4. After the accident with the hot tea, what visible reminder is there of the protagonist's carelessness?

5. What brings the protagonist's first Special Guest Star role to an end?

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