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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kampei hunt for food in "Act Five"?
(a) Because he is bored.
(b) Because he is helping someone.
(c) Because it is his new job.
(d) Because he is poor.

2. What does Kampei do when he sees the samurai walking in "Act Five"?
(a) Tries to flag him down.
(b) Challenges him to a fight.
(c) Hides in the bushes.
(d) Ignores him as they pass each other.

3. In "Act Two," what does Honzo promise to Lord Wakasanosuke?
(a) To keep a secret.
(b) To lend money.
(c) To do as told.
(d) To fight hard.

4. Who begs to see Hangan before his death?
(a) His retainers.
(b) His wife.
(c) His shogun.
(d) His samurai.

5. Who exposes Bannai's behavior with Kampei's wife in "Act Three"?
(a) Moronao.
(b) Kampei.
(c) No one.
(d) Okaru.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Oishi call Honzo a "sycophant samurai"?

2. Why is Yakushiji harsh toward Hangan when he first meets him?

3. Why does Amakawaya Gihei try to choke his own son?

4. Why does Heiemon want to join the samurai in "Act Seven"?

5. Why does Bannai harass Kampei's wife?

(see the answer key)

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