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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, 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) The old lady comes to life and starts screaming at him.
(d) Sakini takes the wheel and drives off.

2. Which villager speaks English other than Sakini?
(a) Lotus Blossom.
(b) Mr. Seiko.
(c) Miss Higa Jiga.
(d) Mr. Oshira.

3. Who does Purdy believe wrote the "Tale of Two Cities"?
(a) Victor Hugo.
(b) Ernest Hemmingway.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Dickens.

4. Why do the people of the village want to make Hokaida Chief of Police?
(a) He is the strongest man in the village.
(b) He is the tallest man in the village.
(c) He is a good wrestler and people are afraid of him.
(d) He owns his own gun.

5. Who jumps on the back of the transportation just before they leave for the trip?
(a) An ancient man.
(b) Col. Purdy.
(c) Another animal.
(d) Fisby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the villagers want to keep Mr. Omura as mayor?

2. What is Sakini chewing when the play begins?

3. Who is the old woman sitting on top of the bundles related to?

4. How long does it take a horse to travel to the village?

5. How often is Fisby supposed to send a report to Col. Purdy?

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