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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lotus Blossom believe happens in American factories?

2. What do the villagers get drunk on?

3. What is the name of the special liquor taste tester?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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