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

2. What does it mean to give someone a chrysanthemum bud?
(a) That the recipients' cheeks are like blossoms.
(b) That death is near.
(c) That the August Moon is wise.
(d) That the heart of the giver is ready to unfold.

3. What is one of the main points of democracy that Fisby tells the villagers?
(a) That you can write the President.
(b) That the President is an old man.
(c) That the President is your friend.
(d) That the President wants a school.

4. What do the people of the village want Fisby to build?
(a) A .
(b) A teahouse.
(c) A town hall.
(d) A schoolhouse.

5. What is Capt. McLean's lie to Fisby about why he is visiting the village?
(a) He says he wants to see a teahouse built.
(b) He's always wanted to see the jungle.
(c) He claims to be on leave and wants to make some ethnological studies.
(d) He's always wanted to see the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Capt. McLean's retirement plan?

2. Why is the daughter going on the trip?

3. How many castings do earthworms leave behind?

4. What animal comes with them on the trip?

5. Who is in love with Lotus Blossom?

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