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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gallimard, how does Manuel Toulon think of himself?
(a) As a proud boss.
(b) As a servant of the people.
(c) As a mother hen.
(d) As God.

2. Finish the sentence: "...there's no guarantee of failure in life like ________"
(a) "...failure as a child."
(b) "...finding happiness in love."
(c) "...happiness in high school."
(d) "...a depressing mairage."

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

4. What is Song afraid of as she is entertaining Gallimard in her parlor?
(a) Love.
(b) Hoping for too much.
(c) Scandal.
(d) A beating from her father.

5. What does Song say is different about Gallimard that made him stand out in her audience?
(a) He is a man.
(b) He is wearing a hat.
(c) He is French.
(d) He is wearing a tie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do the Vietnamese generals plan on assassinating?

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

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

5. According to the commentary that Gallimard reads in Act 2, Scene 1, what does every man want to do to Pinkerton when they watch Madame Butterfly?

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