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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Capt. McLean done for years every spring?

3. What will be the punishment for Fisby?

4. What did Col. Purdy promise his wife?

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

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

Describe democracy as viewed by Fisby and by Sakini. What are the differences and similarities of each viewpoint? By the end of the play, how have Fisby and Sakini's views of democracy changed?

Essay Topic 3

Judging from Col. Purdy's knowledge of the French language, what do you think were his ambitions before the war? How closely did his wartime service resemble his dreams? Do you think his wife always shared his dreams and do you think they share dreams now?

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