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

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

3. How long does it take a horse to travel to the village?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 12 weeks.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 week.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When concerned about Fisby, what does the Col. ask Fisby about his medication?

2. Who is the best carpenter in the village?

3. Why is the daughter going on the trip?

4. What upsets Col. Purdy about the men dancing at the officer's club?

5. Who does Purdy believe wrote the "Tale of Two Cities"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Col. Purdy lie to the men about their bathwater? What scientific formula does he come up with? What does this tell the audience about Col. Purdy and the way he thinks?

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

4. When Capt. McLean arrives in Tobiki, how does he find Fisby? What is Fisby dressed in and what is the appearance of his office? What does this tell the audience about Fisby?

5. Why does Sakini tell Fisby to cover his face with a fan to start the wrestling match? What does this mean?

6. How does Fisby achieve peace with himself in the end? What happens to his ambition? How does he describe his own balance?

7. How are the villagers getting drunk? How do they make liquor? Why do they make it?

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

9. Describe Plan B. How does Col. Purdy decide to teach democracy?

10. What does Fisby say about the teahouse to Col. Purdy? How does he reference Purdy's mother? Why does this upset Col. Purdy?

(see the answer keys)

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