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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 kind of books does O-Kimi enjoy?

2. What is the the name of the woman character in Dr. Ogata Ryosai?

3. What does Xiao drop when something slams into his neck?

4. What does Zenchi use to pluck out the fat from the nose?

5. What does the Lord ask Yoshihide to paint?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rumors does the narrator say surround the Lord of Harikawa?

2. How does the author describe Tanaka?

3. What is the diagnosis the doctor gives Shino's daughter?

4. How does Tajomaru lure the couple into the bamboo grove?

5. Describe the moment the dragon rises from the pond.

6. What problems is the servant having in his life in Rashomon?

7. Why does O-Gin decide to renounce her faith?

8. How does the Lord kill Yoshihide's daughter?

9. Describe the character of Yoshihide.

10. Why does Lord Buddha say the thread broke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

Why does E'in falsely prophesize that a dragon will rise from the pond? What meaning does it give the story that his prophecy comes true? What would have happened if his lie was found out?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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