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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. Who is flying over to look at the village?

4. Where is the paperwork that Col. Purdy wants to see hiding?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens to the bi-monthly Progress Reports? How are the cricket cages used for humor when trying to find important paperwork in Fisby's office? Why does Fisby take such a loose approach with these reports? Could he have done this differently and avoided problems in the end? Why doesn't he?

Essay Topic 2

What does Mr. Oshira say to Fisby about teahouses in the big cities? How does the description of the teahouses in the big cities convince Fisby to build a teahouse? What specifically does Oshira say that convinces Fisby? How will the other villagers react to a teahouse being built in their community? What insight does Oshira share that makes Fisby believe it is the right thing to do?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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