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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Song's letter does Gallimard quote for her?
(a) "I have already give you my soul."
(b) "I have already given you my heart."
(c) "I have already given you my shame."
(d) "I have already given you my life."

2. Where does Scene 8 take place?
(a) The Ambassador's home.
(b) The President's home.
(c) The Chinese opera house and the streets of Beijing.
(d) A prison cell and the streets of Paris.

3. According to Gallimard, who do the Orientals want to be associated with?
(a) Ho Chi Minh.
(b) China and only China.
(c) America.
(d) Whoever shows the most strength and power.

4. What is Song wearing when Gallimard enters her apartment?
(a) A full formal dress.
(b) A sheer dressing gown.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A kimono.

5. Where does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?
(a) Helga's apartment.
(b) Gallimard and Butterfly's flat.
(c) A prison cell.
(d) The streets of Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Gallimard cease to call on Song?

2. Who is Gallimard used to seeing play the lead in Madame Butterfly?

3. What does Butterfly use to kill herself in the opera?

4. What is one of the features of Pinkerton's house?

5. What does Song claim she has given to Gallimard?

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