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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in love with Lotus Blossom?
(a) Sakini.
(b) Capt. McLean.
(c) Fisby.
(d) Seiko.

2. How does Sakini get Fisby to let Lotus Blossom teach the other women in town?
(a) He tells Fisby that Lotus Blossom is a wonderful actress.
(b) He tells Fisby that Lotus Blossom is not a prostitute.
(c) He tells Fisby that Lotus Blossom is a great singer.
(d) He tells Fisby that Lotus Blossom knows about democracy.

3. Col. Purdy comes out to see Fisby off and cannot believe what he sees. As he begins to complain, what happens?
(a) The old woman climbs down, takes the wheel, and drives off.
(b) The old lady comes to life and starts screaming at him.
(c) Fisby just drives off.
(d) Sakini takes the wheel and drives off.

4. What is the daughter pushing when she arrives in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A wheelbarrow.
(b) A bike.
(c) A shopping cart.
(d) A baby stroller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What specific questions does Col. Purdy have for Fisby when he phones?

2. Why will the person sitting on top of the bundles not fall off?

3. When Fisby tells one of the people to get off, what does this character say to Fisby?

4. Why, according to Fisby, must he build a teahouse?

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, where has Fisby been?

(see the answer key)

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