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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many castings do earthworms leave behind?

2. What do the villagers get drunk on?

3. Where is the money earned from the sale of liquor?

4. Who is the winner of the wrestling match?

5. What does Fisby say about the villagers' work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Other than Lotus Blossom, the character of Miss Higa Jiga is the only other woman described in much detail. Describe Miss Higa Jiga. What does Miss Higa Jiga represent? What does she symbolized? What changes does she make during the play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe democracy as viewed by Fisby and by Sakini. What are the differences and similarities of each viewpoint? By the end of the play, how have Fisby and Sakini's views of democracy changed?

Essay Topic 3

Who, at the beginning of the play, owns a white coat? What honor does this bring to the wearer? Would anyone wearing a white coat receive the same honor? Why? Why not?

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