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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. What, according to Fisby, does Congress not have any control over?
2. What do the villagers do at 5:30 p.m.?
3. What is the document called that Fisby is supposed to follow to help the village recover?
4. What does Miss Higa Jiga say is happening in the village?
5. Who is the best carpenter in the village?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How does Sakini describe the trip to Tobiki by jeep? What does this tell the audience about Fisby's control?
3. What does Fisby offer Capt. McLean upon his arrival? Why is this important?
4. Why will the mayor of Tobiki "lose face" if his grandmother does not arrive? What do you think "lose face" means in this story?
5. What is the symbol behind a chrysanthemum bud? Why does Lotus Blossom give this to Fisby? Why does this bother him?
6. Describe the Tobiki Co-Operative. How is it set up? Why does Col. Purdy think it is Communism?
7. What shape is the new school to be built? Why is this important? Do you think the villagers understand the meaning of this symbol? Why?
8. 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?
9. How does Fisby create industry? What is he trying to do for the villagers?
10. Why does Sakini tell Fisby to cover his face with a fan to start the wrestling match? What does this mean?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What happens to the bi-monthly Progress Reports? How are the cricket cages used for humor when trying to find important paperwork in Fisby's office? Why does Fisby take such a loose approach with these reports? Could he have done this differently and avoided problems in the end? Why doesn't he?
Essay Topic 2
Fisby tells Sakini that he's not sure who is the conqueror and who is the conquered. How has his ideal of success changed throughout the play? What do you think Fisby is leaving with that he will take with him as he moves on in life from the village?
Essay Topic 3
In the play, what is the difference between Okinawan industry and American industry? What role do machines play in the comparison?
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