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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What didn't Gallimard like about Song's second letter?
(a) She was very hateful.
(b) She said she would tell his wife.
(c) She called him "friend."
(d) She said she missed him.

3. Why did Gallimard get scared when Isabelle screamed that she was coming?
(a) He didn't want it to end.
(b) He didn't like loud noises.
(c) He thought she meant someone was actually coming.
(d) He was embarrassed to be seen with her.

4. In the stage directions, who does David Henry Hwang compare Song to in appearance?
(a) Anna May Wong.
(b) Nancy Kwan.
(c) Lana Turner.
(d) Rita Moreno.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Song tell Gallimard she feels about his presence?

2. In Scene 1, in what city is Gallimard residing?

3. What does Gallimard say about Song's performance?

4. In what year does Scene 6 take place?

5. Why did Isabelle have sex with Gallimard?

(see the answer key)

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