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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When concerned about Fisby, what does the Col. ask Fisby about his medication?
2. When Fisby tries to give a lecture to the crowd, Sakini stops him and explains that the villagers want to do something first. What?
3. Where will the people of the village get the lumber for their building project?
4. Whom does Fisby call to try to unload Lotus Blossom?
5. Why do the villagers want to keep Mr. Omura as mayor?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the villagers going to do with all the money they make selling their brandy? Why is it important to wear white coats? What is the white coat a symbol of for the people of Okinawa?
2. Why does Sakini tell Fisby to cover his face with a fan to start the wrestling match? What does this mean?
3. What does Fisby say to Lotus Blossom when she asks if she should marry Seiko? How does his answer reflect his American beliefs? Does this signal a change away from the village?
4. 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?
5. When the teahouse is reassembled on stage, what is the last light to come on? What is this symbolic of? How does this complete the play?
6. When does the audience become aware of McLean's hobby? How does McLean react to the mention of chemicals being used on plants in the area? What does he propose doing instead? What does this tell the audience about McLean's character?
7. How does Fisby achieve peace with himself in the end? What happens to his ambition? How does he describe his own balance?
8. The poles surrounding the wresting pen have different colored cloth on each of them. What do the colors symbolize? What does this tell us about the culture of the villagers?
9. What is the clue that Col. Purdy is not a very learned man?
10. Why is McLean upset about being sent away? How does he view what will happen to his plants?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does Col. Purdy say about teaching democracy to the villagers? What did Col. Purdy do before the war? Do you think his occupation plays into his role as a Colonel? How?
Essay Topic 2
The cricket holds a special place in Okinawan society. Explain the importance of the cricket in Okinawan society. Do you think the villagers believe in the importance of the cricket? Why do you think the villagers believe the cricket should hold such a place of honor?
Essay Topic 3
Other than Lotus Blossom, the character of Miss Higa Jiga is the only other woman described in much detail. Describe Miss Higa Jiga. What does Miss Higa Jiga represent? What does she symbolized? What changes does she make during the play?
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