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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Act Nine," what does Yuranosuke predict will happen during his revenge plan?
(a) That he will die.
(b) That he will be replaced as the leader.
(c) That he will be captured.
(d) That he will be successful.

2. 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.

3. Why is Kudayu shocked by Yuranosuke's behavior in "Act Seven"?
(a) He has been drinking for days.
(b) He tore his ceremonial robes.
(c) He is eating on a death anniversary.
(d) He makes fun of his superiors.

4. Why does Okaru's mother blame Kampei for her husband's death?
(a) Because he has the man's wallet.
(b) Because he shot him.
(c) Because he didn't tell anyone he saw the body.
(d) Because he didn't try to save him.

5. What do the neighboring samurai in "Act Eleven" promise to do?
(a) Help support Moronao.
(b) Help defeat Moronao.
(c) Not interfere.
(d) Stand guard.

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

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

8. What does Kampei tell Okaru before Ichinomiya takes her away?
(a) That he can never forgive her.
(b) That he found a lot of money.
(c) That he saw her father earlier.
(d) That she is still honorable.

9. Why do samurai from a neighboring town show up at Moronao's mansion?
(a) They were passing by.
(b) They heard the fight.
(c) They want to join the league.
(d) Moronao called them.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What does Okaru's mother do at the end of "Act Six"?
(a) Try to find her daughter.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Call for help.
(d) Grieve.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Act Nine," what does Tonase point out about Yuranosuke's income?

2. In "Act Eight," what do Konami and Tonase spend the act doing?

3. What does Amakawaya Gihei's wife return to him in "Act Ten"?

4. Why does Tonase show her husband's sword to Rikiya's mother?

5. Why does Kampei stab himself?

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