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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 did Lotus Blossom need a teahouse for?

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

4. What will be the name of the street the teahouse sits on?

5. What is Capt. McLean's lie to Fisby about why he is visiting the village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is the role of a Geisha as simple as Sakini describes? Does Lotus Blossom play a realistic Geisha in this play? Why do you think that?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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