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

2. What is the Haitian word for sweet potato?
(a) Potay.
(b) Ba bay.
(c) Batata.
(d) Patat.

3. What are some of Capt. McLean's favorite plants?
(a) Cucumbers - Extra Early Green Prolific; Radishes - Crimson Giant; Tomatoes - Ponderosa Earliana; and Watermelon.
(b) Jolly Green Giant Peas and Idaho Potatoes.
(c) Super Red Tomatoes and Carrot Root.
(d) Celery, Lettuce, and Snow Root Strawberries.

4. What does the winner of the wresting match get?
(a) To build a house for Lotus Blossom.
(b) To have Lotus Blossom as a Geisha.
(c) To haul sweet potatoes for Lotus Blossom.
(d) A free plant.

5. What did the potential buyers think of the straw hats?
(a) They wanted a bandana around the hats for color.
(b) They wanted the hats to be in different colors.
(c) They thought it would make them look like country singers.
(d) They thought it would make them look like "hayseed."

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Fisby call to try to unload Lotus Blossom?

2. What does Fisby call the teahouse?

3. How does Sakini explain to Fisby that the animal has no children?

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

5. What does Fisby ask the villagers to do as they sing after the wrestling match?

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