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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fisby going to call his new liquor company?

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

3. When Col. Purdy enters during the song after the wrestling match, what does Fisby do about his legs?

4. What is Lotus Blossom going to do to remember Fisby?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What does it mean to the resident of the village to sit in the pine grove and watch the sun go down while drinking tea? What ideals does this promote?

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