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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. What is the famous duet that Pinkerton and Sharpless sing together?
(a) "The Lass that Loved a Sailor."
(b) "The Whole World Over."
(c) "The Love Duet."
(d) "The Marriage Duet."

2. Where does Scene 13 take place?
(a) The French embassy.
(b) Gallimard's home.
(c) Song's apartment.
(d) The German embassy.

3. According to Gallimard, why did God create Eve?
(a) For the good of the earth.
(b) To give life.
(c) To serve Adam.
(d) To serve God.

4. By whom does Gallimard believe he has been loved?
(a) The perfect man.
(b) The sweetest woman.
(c) The perfect woman.
(d) The most beautiful woman.

5. In the stage directions, who does David Henry Hwang compare Song to in appearance?
(a) Lana Turner.
(b) Nancy Kwan.
(c) Anna May Wong.
(d) Rita Moreno.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Gallimard ask Song?

4. Finish the sentence: "...there's no guarantee of failure in life like ________"

5. What song from Madame Butterfly underscores the scene in which Gallimard is reading Song's letters?

(see the answer key)

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