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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe the samurai who storm Moronao's mansion in "Act Eleven"?
(a) By name.
(b) By heritage.
(c) By age.
(d) By clothing color.

2. Why does Kudayu want to stay behind with Yuranosuke in "Act Seven"?
(a) To make friends.
(b) To steal from him.
(c) To threaten him.
(d) To read his letter.

3. What does Yuranosuke compare Amakawaya Gihei to?
(a) A millionaire.
(b) A samurai.
(c) A shogun.
(d) A criminal master mind.

4. What do the samurai use to get through Moronao's shutters?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Long swords.
(c) Bamboo bows.
(d) Knives.

5. Why does Goemon finally ask Kampei to join their league of vengeance?
(a) Because he proves his honor.
(b) Because Okaru asks him to.
(c) Because he has been loyal to Hangan.
(d) Because he is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Okaru's mother do at the end of "Act Six"?

2. Why does Oishi agree to let Konami and Rikiya wed?

3. Why does Yuranosuke pretend to sleep in "Act Nine"?

4. What merchandise does Amakawaya Gihei have that interests Rikiya?

5. How long does Yuranosuke say he wants Okaru to act as his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

2. How does Moronao act shortly before his house is stormed by Yuranosuke's samurai?

3. Why do the police show up at Amakawaya Gihei's house?

4. Why do Konami and Tonase travel to Yuranosuke's house in "Act Eight"?

5. What does Heiemon tell Okaru in "Act Seven"?

6. How does Amakawaya Gihei help the revenge plot?

7. How does Amakawaya Gihei respond to being tricked by Yuranosuke?

8. How do Yuranosuke's men get inside Moronao's mansion?

9. Why doesn't Okaru leave with Ichinomiya in "Act Six"?

10. Why does Amakawaya Gihei give his wife divorce papers?

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