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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the potential buyers think the price was too high?

2. Why are all the villagers returning at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 4 with all of their bundles?

3. Why does Capt. McLean want to leave the meeting with Col. Purdy?

4. What is Fisby wearing when he meets Capt. McLean?

5. What is Capt. McLean's lie to Fisby about why he is visiting the village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When Fisby says that Lotus Blossom must decide her future for herself, what is happening? What is Fisby giving up? Anything? What is Lotus Blossom giving up if she starts to decide her future on her own? What will she gain? What do you think is the final effect of Fisby knowing Lotus Blossom? Do you think it breaks a stereotype for him?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Fisby sees Okinawan women. From this description, do you get the sense that he would be disappointed if Lotus Blossom were to move to America? How does Fisby think moving to America would affect Lotus Blossom? Is his choice in not marrying her for her sake or his or both?

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