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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word "Ba" mean in the context of the scene in the Golden Palace's kitchen?
(a) Excuse me.
(b) Hello.
(c) Sir.
(d) Dad.

2. Who is the protagonist of Interior Chinatown?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sifu.
(c) Willis.
(d) Choy.

3. Why is the protagonist awake so late on most nights?
(a) His thoughts make it difficult for him to sleep.
(b) The building is too cold to sleep in.
(c) He has to wait in a long line to take a shower.
(d) He is too hungry to fall asleep.

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

5. In the flashback in In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what does the protagonist's mother make him promise?
(a) To stop practicing kung fu inside the apartment.
(b) To take a job outside of Chinatown.
(c) To bury her in China when she dies.
(d) Not to grow up to be Kung Fu Guy.

6. What is the stated purpose of the protagonist's visits to his father?
(a) Cleaning his father's home.
(b) Kung fu lessons.
(c) Practicing lines.
(d) Delivering medications.

7. As the protagonist's father listens to the protagonist delivering his lines, why does he start to look disappointed?
(a) The protagonist turns out to be a terrible actor.
(b) The protagonist is speaking in broken English.
(c) The protagonist is copying a speech that Older Brother once gave.
(d) The protagonist has lines full of Chinese stereotypes.

8. 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) Ming-Chen Wu trained someone besides Older Brother.
(b) Karen Lee knows Older Brother, too.
(c) He knows where Older Brother is.
(d) Older Brother had a plan.

9. In the flashback in In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what is the protagonist's mother studying?
(a) Real estate.
(b) English.
(c) Painting.
(d) Accounting.

10. What is Karen Lee's job?
(a) Bodyguard.
(b) Casino dealer.
(c) Singer and dancer in the casino.
(d) Undercover vice officer.

11. Where did the protagonist's family immigrate from?
(a) Taiwan.
(b) Mongolia.
(c) Mainland China.
(d) Hong Kong.

12. In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," why does the protagonist's father want to see him?
(a) The protagonist missed his last kung fu lesson.
(b) The protagonist left a script in his father's room.
(c) He is hungry.
(d) He needs help moving his bed.

13. What is "Black Dude Cop's" real name?
(a) Goffman.
(b) Smith.
(c) Turner.
(d) Green.

14. Where does the protagonist live?
(a) On the fourth floor of the Chinatown SRO Apartments.
(b) In the basement of the Palace of Good Fortune Apartments.
(c) On the eighth floor of the Chinatown SRO Apartments.
(d) In an unnamed building in Chinatown, with his parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the police unit featured in Black and White?

4. In the flashback in In "ACT II: INT. GOLDEN PALACE," what is special about Friday nights?

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

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