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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Capt. McLean studying when Fisby enters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What is the name of the teahouse?

3. What is the cloth that the white suits are made from?

4. What does it mean when Fisby gives Lotus Blossom a chrysanthemum in full bloom?

5. What does Col. Purdy want to see once he arrives in the village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Col. Purdy say about teaching democracy to the villagers? What did Col. Purdy do before the war? Do you think his occupation plays into his role as a Colonel? How?

Essay Topic 2

What happens to the bi-monthly Progress Reports? How are the cricket cages used for humor when trying to find important paperwork in Fisby's office? Why does Fisby take such a loose approach with these reports? Could he have done this differently and avoided problems in the end? Why doesn't he?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Fisby sees Okinawan women. From this description, do you get the sense that he would be disappointed if Lotus Blossom were to move to America? How does Fisby think moving to America would affect Lotus Blossom? Is his choice in not marrying her for her sake or his or both?

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