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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scene 11 take place?
(a) The American embassy.
(b) The Austrian embassy
(c) The French embassy.
(d) The German embassy.

2. How much time has passed since Gallimard's last meeting with Song by Scene 13?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Nine weeks.
(c) Nine months.
(d) Eight months.

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

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

5. What does Toulon state will not be part of Gallimard's job requirement?
(a) Manhood.
(b) Passion.
(c) Humility.
(d) Good judgment.

6. What is Gallimard sick of hearing about the Chinese culture?
(a) That it is new.
(b) That it is old.
(c) That is it small.
(d) That it is submissive.

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

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

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

10. 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 saved a dollar, here I lie."
(d) "I loved money."

11. In what year does Scene 6 take place?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1947
(c) 1986
(d) Present day.

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

13. What does Song say is undervalued in the West?
(a) Education.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Street smarts.

14. What does Song hate about her audience?
(a) Their smell.
(b) Their teeth.
(c) Their social bearing.
(d) Their age.

15. What was one outstanding feature about Isabelle that Marc remembers?
(a) She had beautiful eyes.
(b) She never wore underwear.
(c) She had the softest skin.
(d) She was a horrible person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Madame Butterfly, what are the last words Butterfly sings before she kills herself?

2. What is Song wearing when Gallimard enters her apartment?

3. What does Song say is one of a Westerner's favorite fantasies?

4. What does Song say about the soul of China?

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

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