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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Col. Purdy think of American air and wind?

2. What will be the name of the street the teahouse sits on?

3. Why, according to Fisby, must he build a teahouse?

4. What are the men wading in next to where they are building the teahouse?

5. What are some of Capt. McLean's favorite plants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Judging from Col. Purdy's knowledge of the French language, what do you think were his ambitions before the war? How closely did his wartime service resemble his dreams? Do you think his wife always shared his dreams and do you think they share dreams now?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the style of Fisby's sales pitch to the other village Army officers to sell the brandy. What do you recognize about his sale's pitch? Is this a typically "American" way to sell? Is this regarded as honorable? What about Fisby sale's pitch makes this a funny scene?

Essay Topic 3

How is the chrysanthemum a symbol throughout the play? What different meanings does it have as the play evolves? Describe the difference between the bud and a chrysanthemum in full bloom. Do you think Fisby ever understands the significance of the flower as the villagers do?

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