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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Gallimard's instinct when he saw Song perform Madame Butterfly?
(a) He wanted to kill Pinkerton.
(b) He wanted her to be sad.
(c) He wanted to take her in his arms.
(d) He wanted to kill her.

3. What does Gallimard say about Song's performance?
(a) It is the first time he understands her death.
(b) It is the first time he is angry at Pinkerton.
(c) It is the first time he sees the beauty of the story.
(d) It is the first time he sees the truth of the story.

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

5. Why did Gallimard get scared when Isabelle screamed that she was coming?
(a) He didn't want it to end.
(b) He thought she meant someone was actually coming.
(c) He didn't like loud noises.
(d) He was embarrassed to be seen with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marc compare a pool full of naked women to?

2. What does Toulon believe about Gallimard?

3. What part of Song's letter does Gallimard quote for her?

4. What does Song say is different about Gallimard that made him stand out in her audience?

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

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