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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Honzo beg for pity in "Act Nine"?
(a) So Rikiya will stop hitting him.
(b) For his soul.
(c) So Oishi will help him up.
(d) For his daughter's sake.

2. Where does Amakawaya Gihei load his merchandise in "Act Ten"?
(a) On a train.
(b) Into a store front.
(c) Into a coach.
(d) On a ship.

3. Why does Yuranosuke explain to Moronao what he wants to do with him in "Act Eleven"?
(a) Because he respects his station.
(b) Because he is actually lying.
(c) Because Moronao asks.
(d) Because he wants to frighten him.

4. In "Act Nine," when does Tonase claim Konami and Rikiya married?
(a) Before Honzo left town.
(b) At the moment of their births.
(c) A week prior.
(d) When they become engaged.

5. To whom does Okaru admit to reading Yuranosuke's letter?
(a) No one.
(b) Heiemon.
(c) Yuranosuke.
(d) Kaoyo.

6. Who brings Okaru's father's body back to the family?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Shoguns.
(d) Lords.

7. What does Amakawaya Gihei offer the samurai in "Act Ten"?
(a) Charms.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Poison.
(d) Sake.

8. In "Act Eleven," why is Moronao calm?
(a) He hired an army to protect his mansion.
(b) He has been drinking.
(c) He heard Yuranosuke was powerless.
(d) His servants told him not to worry.

9. What does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law say after the divorce papers are signed?
(a) That he'll remarry his daughter.
(b) That he's sorry.
(c) That Amakawaya Gihei is a fool.
(d) That he wins the war.

10. What does Kampei do when Okaru's mother forgives him in "Act Six"?
(a) Yells at her.
(b) Pulls the knife out of himself.
(c) Continues to perform seppuku.
(d) Leaves the house.

11. How does Amakawaya Gihei feel after being tricked by Yuranosuke in "Act Ten"?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Humored.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

12. Why does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law want him to divorce his daughter?
(a) He's tired of paying her way.
(b) He thinks his status is too low.
(c) Someone else asked to marry his daughter.
(d) He thinks Amakawaya Gihei is a thief.

13. How does Kampei sign his contract with Goemon?
(a) With blood.
(b) With his broken hand.
(c) With a stick in the dirt.
(d) Okaru does it for him.

14. Why does Heiemon want to join the samurai in "Act Seven"?
(a) To avenge Hangan's death.
(b) To meet a woman.
(c) To find a better job.
(d) To make new friends.

15. What does Oishi attack Honzo with?
(a) A lance.
(b) A daggar.
(c) A gun.
(d) A chair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the author describe the samurai who storm Moronao's mansion in "Act Eleven"?

3. What does Yuranosuke say he wants Kudayu to do with him?

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

5. What does Kudayu accuse Yuranosuke of doing in "Act Seven"?

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