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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the first scene of the play, how old is Gallimard?
(a) 39.
(b) 55.
(c) 29.
(d) 65.

3. What does Song promise to Gallimard after her outburst?
(a) She will love him forever.
(b) She will fire the servants.
(c) She will not apologize for anything else.
(d) She will serve him tea.

4. How does Gallimard describe his meetings with Song after her weekly performances?
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Long.
(c) Short.
(d) Full of pleasure.

5. What event is going on in Scene 12?
(a) A crowning.
(b) A meeting.
(c) A reception.
(d) An opera performance.

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

7. 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."

8. In Madame Butterfly, how old is Butterfly?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

9. Who appears in Gallimard's dream in Scene 9?
(a) Marc.
(b) Butterfly.
(c) Pinkerton.
(d) The magazine model.

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

11. Why did Gallimard cease to call on Song?
(a) To feel the rush of power over a woman.
(b) To protect her.
(c) He was afraid of scandal.
(d) He has no interest in her.

12. In Act 1, Scene 7, when Gallimard is speaking to Helga, what does he say about the Chinese?
(a) They are an incredibly arrogant people.
(b) They are a people with a rich heritage.
(c) They are an amazing people.
(d) They are a young people.

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

14. Who is in the framed picture that Gallimard picks up?
(a) Song's father
(b) Song's grandfather.
(c) Song.
(d) Song's son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Scene 2?

2. In grammar school, what title was Gallimard given?

3. What is Song's full name?

4. How much time has passed since Gallimard's last meeting with Song by Scene 13?

5. What is Song afraid of as she is entertaining Gallimard in her parlor?

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