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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Madame Butterfly, what are the last words Butterfly sings before she kills herself?
(a) "Life is no worse than death. This life is dishonor."
(b) "Death with honor is better than life. Life with dishonor."
(c) "Death without honor is worse in life. Life is dishonor."
(d) "Death in life is worse than death. Death is life."

3. Who plays the character of Suzuki in Gallimard's dream?
(a) Helga.
(b) Comrade Chin.
(c) Cio-Cio-San.
(d) Gallimard.

4. What is Song's full name?
(a) Song Suzuki.
(b) Song Liling.
(c) Song Gallimard.
(d) Song Long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Scene 6 take place?

2. How much does Pinkerton pay for Butterfly?

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

4. What does Song hate about her audience?

5. What does Butterfly use to kill herself in the opera?

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