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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Col. Purdy want to talk to Fisby about on the telephone?
(a) The Progress Report.
(b) Lotus Blossom.
(c) A trip to come visit.
(d) The gifts Fisby sent to the Col. to see.

2. What does "Hai" mean in English according to Sakini?
(a) No.
(b) Hi.
(c) Yes, that means no.
(d) O.K.

3. Why do the villagers want to keep Mr. Omura as mayor?
(a) Because he already owns a white coat.
(b) Because he is a teacher.
(c) Because he has five crickets.
(d) Because he is wise.

4. What does Fisby ask Lotus Blossom to do when he takes the call from Col. Purdy?
(a) If she can turn off the electric fan.
(b) To see if she can go stop the hammering on the teahouse for a minute.
(c) If she can stop the musicians.
(d) If she can stop talking.

5. What specific questions does Col. Purdy have for Fisby when he phones?
(a) Why they are building a teahouse.
(b) Why Sakini is now the mayor of the village.
(c) Why Lotus Blossom is lecturing on democracy.
(d) Why there is nothing reported about the schoolhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean for Fisby to cover his face with the fan when he starts the wrestling match?

2. What should Fisby be wearing out in the sun according to Col. Purdy?

3. What does Mr. Hokaida give as a gift?

4. Who is wresting?

5. What are the kimonos made from?

(see the answer key)

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