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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Act Seven," how do Kudayu and Bannai plan on sobering up Yuranosuke?
(a) By ignoring him.
(b) With a potion.
(c) With water.
(d) By force.

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

4. What does Moronao do before trying to attack Yuranosuke?
(a) Yell something in a different language.
(b) Call for his servants.
(c) Pull a sword from behind his back.
(d) Pretend to go along with his plan.

5. Where does Kudayu hide to listen in on Heiemon and Okaru's conversation?
(a) Inside a crate.
(b) Behind a door.
(c) Under the mats.
(d) Outside the window.

6. Why won't Amakawaya Gihei let his wife see their son during her visit?
(a) It goes against their divorce papers.
(b) He doesn't want to upset the boy.
(c) He doesn't want to upset his wife.
(d) The boy is missing.

7. In "Act Nine," what does Tonase point out about Yuranosuke's income?
(a) It is comparable to her husband's.
(b) It is always kept secret.
(c) It is not enough to support a family.
(d) It is steadily growing.

8. Who tells Kampei that Okaru started selling herself?
(a) Okaru's mother.
(b) Okaru's father.
(c) Okaru.
(d) Ichinomiya.

9. What does Honzo call Oishi in "Act Nine"?
(a) A fool.
(b) A child.
(c) A hussy.
(d) A monger.

10. Where does Amakawaya Gihei tell his wife to go when she visits him in "Act Ten"?
(a) To her father.
(b) To the city.
(c) To the basement.
(d) To her sister.

11. What does Yuranosuke learn from his son in "Act Seven"?
(a) About Moronao's movements.
(b) About current events in China.
(c) About his foolish behavior.
(d) About financial support.

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

13. What does Yuranosuke say he plans on doing to Moronao in "Act Eleven"?
(a) Tell him to commit ritual suicide.
(b) Behead him.
(c) Take him prisoner.
(d) Stab him.

14. How long does Yuranosuke say he wants Okaru to act as his wife?
(a) Three years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three weeks.

15. What does Amakawaya Gihei tell his wife has been difficult since she left?
(a) Falling asleep.
(b) Taking care of his son.
(c) Keeping their secret.
(d) Making money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Heiemon try to kill Okaru in "Act Seven"?

2. How does Kampei sign his contract with Goemon?

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

4. What is stolen from Amakawaya Gihei's wife in "Act Ten"?

5. Where does Yuranosuke come up with the passwords he teaches the samurai?

(see the answer keys)

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