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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the setting of Scene 12?
(a) The streets of Beijing.
(b) Song's flat.
(c) Ambassador Toulon's residence.
(d) The American embassy.

5. What do the three people in Scene 2 think of Gallimard?
(a) They think he is inspiring.
(b) They believe he is a handsome man.
(c) They think he is dangerous.
(d) They believe he is not good looking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women has Marc slept with since he got married?

2. In what year does Scene 4 take place?

3. What did Gallimard replace with practicality?

4. What was Gallimard's instinct when he saw Song perform Madame Butterfly?

5. In Gallimard's fantasy, who plays Pinkerton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Define the "Rape Mentality" that Song describes in the courtroom.

2. What is the premise for Gallimard's favorite musical, Madame Butterfly?

3. Why is Gallimard's experiment with Song considered a success when she claims that she has given him her shame?

4. What is Song's opinion on how managed to change Gallimard's destiny?

5. Why does Toulon choose to put forth Gallimard's choices and opinions to his superiors in intelligence instead of his own?

6. What did Song mean when she said the fascination Caucasian men have for Oriental women is always "imperialist?"

7. Why did Toulon decide to keep Gallimard on board with the intelligence division?

8. How does Renee's candor about sexuality and the human anatomy differ from Galliamard's?

9. Why is Song's invitation to for Gallimardto enter her apartment so serious for her?

10. How has Helga's opinion on China changed when she and Gallimard return to France?

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