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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sakini explain to Fisby that the animal has no children?
(a) She is an unmarried goat.
(b) She is too old to have kids.
(c) She is a he goat.
(d) She is too young to have kids.

2. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, where has Fisby been?
(a) Inspecting the sweet potato fields.
(b) Meditating in the pine grove.
(c) Walking along the beach.
(d) Giving a speech on democracy.

3. On what island does the play take place?
(a) Shikoku.
(b) Hokkaidō.
(c) Honshū.
(d) Okinawa.

4. Sakini explains to Fisby that the village has had many invaders. What do the people do now to protect their treasures?
(a) They destroy them.
(b) They hide them.
(c) They don't have treasures.
(d) They give them away.

5. Why does the traveler need so many packages?
(a) She is taking many presents.
(b) She is going for three or four months to visit.
(c) She is selling objects she has made.
(d) She always travels with many packages.

6. When concerned about Fisby, what does the Col. ask Fisby about his medication?
(a) If he is drinking water with his pills.
(b) If he is taking his salt pills.
(c) If he is taking aspirin.
(d) If he is taking vitamins.

7. Where will the people of the village get the lumber for their building project?
(a) Cut the lumber themselves.
(b) Ship it in from the coast.
(c) Tear down old buildings and use the lumber.
(d) From the lumber for the new schoolhouse.

8. Why do the villagers want to keep Mr. Omura as mayor?
(a) Because he already owns a white coat.
(b) Because he is a teacher.
(c) Because he is wise.
(d) Because he has five crickets.

9. What is Lotus Blossom doing when Col. Purdy calls at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Making tea for Fisby.
(b) Fanning Fisby.
(c) Reading to Fisby.
(d) Dancing for Fisby.

10. What will happen if Fisby does not take the person sitting on top of the bundles?
(a) Sakini will cry.
(b) Fisby will lose face.
(c) The old woman will be mad at Fisby.
(d) The mayor of Tobiki village will be mad at him.

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

12. What does the daughter need to bring with her on the trip?
(a) Some pots to cook in.
(b) Her reading glasses.
(c) Her children.
(d) Many more packages.

13. Where is the village located on the island where Fisby must go?
(a) In the desert.
(b) At the bottom of the island.
(c) In the middle of the island.
(d) On the coast.

14. What do the villagers do at 5:30 p.m.?
(a) Make brandy.
(b) Sit in the pine grove, sip tea, and watch the sun go down.
(c) Go to the local teahouse.
(d) Go to bed.

15. Whom does Fisby call to try to unload Lotus Blossom?
(a) Capt. McLean.
(b) Major McEvoy at Awasi.
(c) He does not try to get rid of her.
(d) Col. Purdy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is tsukemono?

3. What should Fisby be wearing out in the sun according to Col. Purdy?

4. How is Fisby to instruct the women of the village?

5. What does Mr. Hokaida give as a gift?

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