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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Constructing Race: Readings in Multicultural Semiotics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the cross-cultural issue faced by Feng Chen in his English composition class?
(a) He had to adapt new style of writing due to English composition.
(b) He had to adapt new communication style in his English composition class.
(c) He had to adapt new grammar requirements in his English composition class.
(d) He had to adapt new individualistic values due to English composition.

2. According to Todd Boyd, what aspect is a main factor in the gangster movies genre?
(a) Status and power.
(b) Language and gang signs.
(c) Class and gender.
(d) Race and ethnicity.

3. According to Benjamin DeMott, how does Hollywood portray the race relations between blacks and whites?
(a) Neutral.
(b) Controversial.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Caring.

4. What is the subject of the essay "The Return of Doris Day" by Sandra Tsing Loh?
(a) Portrayal of the return of women from workplace.
(b) Portrayal of sexy women in Hollywood films.
(c) Portrayal of the return of women in cowboy movie culture.
(d) Portrayal of good girl characters in movie culture.

5. What does the essay "Put on a Happy Face: Masking the Differences Between Blacks and Whites" point out?
(a) Real issues faced by blacks have been revealed and depicted by Hollywood.
(b) Race relations have been revealed and depicted by Hollywood as controversial.
(c) Real issues faced by blacks have been concealed or misrepresented by Hollywood.
(d) Racism has been depicted by Hollywood as a controversial issue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the essay "Asian Women in Film: No Joy, No Luck" focus on?

2. What are some motivators typically used in ads?

3. How does Michael Omi state that Americans commonly judge a person's character?

4. What does the essay"Sex, Lies, and Advertising" by Gloria Steinem examine?

5. What does Bell Hooks write about in her essay "Baby?"

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