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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Madame Butterfly, what are the last words Butterfly sings before she kills herself?
(a) "Life is no worse than death. This life is dishonor."
(b) "Death in life is worse than death. Death is life."
(c) "Death with honor is better than life. Life with dishonor."
(d) "Death without honor is worse in life. Life is dishonor."

2. From what location is Gallimard narrating his story?
(a) A courtroom in Paris.
(b) A prison cell in Paris.
(c) His flat in Paris.
(d) His flat in Beijing.

3. What does Toulon find irritating?
(a) America's growing angry attitude.
(b) France's imperialism.
(c) America moving into Vietnam to grab the territory
(d) France's cowardliness.

4. As Chin enters, what does Gallimard beg of the audience?
(a) To side with whoever they see fit.
(b) To love Song despite her betrayal.
(c) To try to see it from his point of view,
(d) To judge Song for what she is doing.

5. Who is in the framed picture that Gallimard picks up?
(a) Song.
(b) Song's grandfather.
(c) Song's son.
(d) Song's father

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Song promise to Gallimard after her outburst?

2. Why did Gallimard get scared when Isabelle screamed that she was coming?

3. In Madame Butterfly, how old is Butterfly?

4. In what year does Scene 8 take place?

5. What does Gallimard ask Song after they talk about Gallimard's conversation with Helga regarding the doctor visit?

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