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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sakini at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2, what has the island of Okinawa survived?

2. When Fisby has been ordered to leave, what does Lotus Blossom want?

3. What has Capt. McLean done for years every spring?

4. Who is thrown from the ring during the wrestling match?

5. According to Sakini, how does fortune often come?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think the Congressman defines "get-up and go?" How do you think the Congressman will view the blending of two cultures? What will surprise the Congressman when he arrives in the village?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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