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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What should Fisby be wearing out in the sun according to Col. Purdy?
(a) A baseball cap.
(b) A straw hat.
(c) His helmet.
(d) Uniform hat.

2. How many weeks have passed at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) 35.
(b) A few.
(c) 28.
(d) 14.

3. What should Fisby wear when he goes in the sun?
(a) Sunscreen.
(b) A kasa or straw hat.
(c) A helmet.
(d) He takes an umbrella.

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

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

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. Who is the best carpenter in the village?

4. How will Fisby see around the children on the hood of the car?

5. How does Sakini announce to Col. Purdy that he has entered the room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Col. Purdy decide to send to check on Fisby? Why?

2. Describe the Tobiki Co-Operative. How is it set up? Why does Col. Purdy think it is Communism?

3. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, Sakini notes that, "Prosperity giggle like silly girl. Things we do best...not wanted. Things we think least of...wanted most." What is he referring to? How did he create this thought process?

4. What does Fisby offer Capt. McLean upon his arrival? Why is this important?

5. What is the subtitle of Plan B? What is funny about the title? Why?

6. What bothers Col. Purdy about the men dancing together at the officer's club? What does he decide to do to rectify the situation?

7. Describe the road to Tobiki. What does this tell the audience about how the journey will go?

8. What speech is Fisby going to give when he arrives in Tobiki? What does Sakini call the speech? Why? What does this tell the audience about the history of the island and its people?

9. What did Col. Purdy promise his wife? What does this tell the audience about his marriage to Mrs. Purdy?

10. Why do the judges declare Mr. Hokaida the winner of the wrestling match?

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