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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Sakini born?
(a) Awasi.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Tobiki.
(d) Tonaki.

3. What is Col. Purdy looking for as Act 1, Scene 1 ends?
(a) His pants.
(b) His magazine.
(c) His toothbrush.
(d) His bathrobe.

4. What must Fisby do with the women of the small village?
(a) Teach them to serve tea.
(b) Teach them to be teachers.
(c) Form a Women's League of Democratic Action.
(d) Teach them to work in a factory.

5. Who is the 2nd-best carpenter in the village?
(a) Mr. Sumata's father.
(b) Mr. Seiko.
(c) Miss Higa Jiga's mother.
(d) Mr. Hokaida's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do people on Okinawa travel?

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

3. How does Sakini get Fisby to let Lotus Blossom teach the other women in town?

4. Why does Sakini walk so slowly?

5. What do the people of the village want Fisby to build?

(see the answer key)

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