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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Revolution, what signs would hang in the windows of the clubs in Shanghai?
(a) "No dogs or cats."
(b) "Whites only."
(c) "No dogs and Chinamen."
(d) "No women allowed."

2. What it the setting of Scene 6?
(a) The Australian ambassador's house.
(b) His flat in Paris.
(c) The German ambassador's house.
(d) His flat in Beijing.

3. Where does Scene 8 take place?
(a) The President's home.
(b) The Ambassador's home.
(c) A prison cell and the streets of Paris.
(d) The Chinese opera house and the streets of Beijing.

4. What is one of the features of Pinkerton's house?
(a) Shag carpet.
(b) A disco mirror ball.
(c) A view of the ocean.
(d) A view of the rice fields.

5. In what year does Scene 12 take place?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1986.
(d) 1960.

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

7. What is an important fact that Toulon wants Gallimard to know about their jobs at the embassy?
(a) They will watch for spies.
(b) They will push for more power.
(c) Things will continue as normal.
(d) The nature of their work is changing.

8. What does Song get upset about when she enters the room?
(a) Her servants haven't poured any tea.
(b) Gallimard is upset.
(c) Her servants haven't taken his coat.
(d) Her servants are ignoring her.

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

10. How large is Gallimard's cell?
(a) 4 feet by 5 feet.
(b) 3 meters by 5 meters.
(c) 4 1/2 meters by 5 meters.
(d) 4 1/2 feet by 5 feet.

11. How much does Pinkerton pay for Butterfly?
(a) 200 dollars.
(b) 100 dollars.
(c) 100 yen
(d) 200 yen.

12. What is the setting of Scene 12?
(a) Ambassador Toulon's residence.
(b) Song's flat.
(c) The American embassy.
(d) The streets of Beijing.

13. What is the setting of Scene 2?
(a) A flat in China.
(b) The streets of Beijing.
(c) A courtroom.
(d) A party in a chic parlor.

14. What is Song wearing when Gallimard enters her apartment?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A full formal dress.
(c) A kimono.
(d) A sheer dressing gown.

15. What does Sharpless say will be engraved on Pinkerton's tombstone?
(a) "I loved the perfect woman."
(b) "I saved a woman, here I lie."
(c) "I loved money."
(d) "I saved a dollar, here I lie."

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Gallimard replace with practicality?

4. From what location is Gallimard narrating his story?

5. What does Gallimard fear when Toulon is talking to him?

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