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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first scene of the play, how old is Gallimard?
(a) 39.
(b) 29.
(c) 65.
(d) 55.

2. Who is Gallimard used to seeing play the lead in Madame Butterfly?
(a) Huge women in viking helmets.
(b) Small men in drag.
(c) Huge women in bad makeup.
(d) Huge men in bad makeup.

3. What was one outstanding feature about Isabelle that Marc remembers?
(a) She had beautiful eyes.
(b) She had the softest skin.
(c) She was a horrible person.
(d) She never wore underwear.

4. Why did Gallimard cease to call on Song?
(a) To protect her.
(b) To feel the rush of power over a woman.
(c) He has no interest in her.
(d) He was afraid of scandal.

5. How long did it take before Gallimard went to see Song perform at the opera house?
(a) Four days.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Four months.
(d) Five weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the famous duet that Pinkerton and Sharpless sing together?

2. In Gallimard's fantasy, who plays Pinkerton?

3. Who is the American consul character in Madame Butterfly?

4. What did Gallimard replace with practicality?

5. How does Gallimard describe his meetings with Song after her weekly performances?

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