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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Yuranosuke ask from Moronau in "Act Eleven"?
(a) Money.
(b) His forgiveness.
(c) An apology.
(d) Servants.

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

4. Where does Yuranosuke say snow is best preserved?
(a) In shadows.
(b) In a bottle.
(c) In one's memory.
(d) In caves.

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

6. Why does Yuranosuke pretend to sleep in "Act Nine"?
(a) So Rikiya will leave him alone.
(b) So he can spy on someone.
(c) So the servants leave.
(d) So his wife will leave.

7. What does Honzo give Rikiya as a gift in "Act Nine"?
(a) A sword.
(b) A map.
(c) A watch.
(d) A pair of shoes.

8. What does Yuranosuke tell the neighboring samurai about the shogun?
(a) They are on his side.
(b) They need to know where he is.
(c) They are after him next.
(d) They won't hurt him.

9. In "Act Eight," what do Konami and Tonase spend the act doing?
(a) Walking.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Writing letters.
(d) Crying.

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

11. What is stolen from Amakawaya Gihei's wife in "Act Ten"?
(a) Her purse.
(b) Her jewelry.
(c) Her coat.
(d) Her shoes.

12. Why does Okaru refuse to leave with Ichinomiya in "Act Six"?
(a) She loves her husband.
(b) He doesn't bring her a present.
(c) He owes her money.
(d) She is afraid of him.

13. Why does Amakawaya Gihei try to choke his own son?
(a) Because his wife tried to take him.
(b) To scare his son into saying quiet.
(c) To prove his point to the police.
(d) Because his son insulted him.

14. Why does Tonase show her husband's sword to Rikiya's mother?
(a) To compare it to Rikiya's.
(b) To frighten her.
(c) To prove their wealth.
(d) To show his approval.

15. Why does Amakawaya Gihei sign divorce papers?
(a) To protect him from her father.
(b) To keep his wife away.
(c) Because he is forced at gun point.
(d) To save money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kudayu die?

2. Why does Yuranosuke explain to Moronao what he wants to do with him in "Act Eleven"?

3. In "Act Seven," why do the samurai decide to kill Yuranosuke?

4. In "Act Nine," when does Tonase claim Konami and Rikiya married?

5. Who ends up with the wallet Kampei found on the thief?

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