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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Senzaki Yagoro say about the plan to avenge Hangan's death?

2. Who greets Deputy Ashikaga Tadayoshi first when he arrives at the celebration for Lord Takauji's new temple?

3. Why do the lords gather at Tadayoshi in "Act Three"?

4. In "Act Two," why does Honzo ask Konami to leave the room when Lord Wakasanosuke enters?

5. In "Act Three," what makes Wakasanosuke calm down?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tonase do when instructed to receive a messenger?

2. In "Act One," what argument do Yasuchika and Moronao get into?

3. How does Ono Sadakuro treat the old man he runs into on the street in "Act Five"?

4. In "Act Four," what is Hara Goemon's opinion of Hangan's problem with Moronao?

5. In "Act Three," how does the letterbox make its way to Moronao?

6. How does Honzo feel about meeting with Yasuchika's wife in "Act Two"?

7. What does Moronao do after the meeting about Nitta Yoshisada's helmet?

8. How does Yakushiji treat Hangan when he comes to his house in "Act Four"?

9. What happens when Rikiya and Konami meet in "Act Two"?

10. What does Yagoro tell Kampei about the plan to seek revenge against Moronao in "Act Five"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the use of the narrator in this play.

Essay Topic 2

What is the impact of the author's culture and personal history on this piece of writing?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the gender roles of this play. Choose two female characters who break their roles and assess the impact. Discuss gender roles and use examples from the play to support your discussion.

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