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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Kampei describe Okaru's mother's yelling to Goemon and Yagoro in "Act Six"?
(a) As a sign of insanity.
(b) As a mistake.
(c) As something that needs samurai help.
(d) As a domestic matter.

5. In "Act Six," what does Kampei say is strange about the wallet he found?
(a) The poem hidden inside.
(b) The pattern on the fabric.
(c) The type of money inside.
(d) The size of it.

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

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

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

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

10. In "Act Nine," who does Honzo disguise himself as?
(a) A child.
(b) A priest.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A soldier.

11. Where does Yuranosuke come up with the passwords he teaches the samurai?
(a) His daughter's names.
(b) Japanese history.
(c) Gihei's shop.
(d) English literature.

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

13. What does Amakawaya Gihei's wife return to him in "Act Ten"?
(a) His kimono.
(b) A set of letters.
(c) Her wedding ring.
(d) The divorce papers.

14. Who ends up with the wallet Kampei found on the thief?
(a) A shogun.
(b) Goemon.
(c) Okaru's mother.
(d) Okaru.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Okaru worried about Kampei in "Act Six"?

2. Why does Amakawaya Gihei sign divorce papers?

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

4. Why does Oishi agree to let Konami and Rikiya wed?

5. Why does Yuranosuke pretend to sleep in "Act Nine"?

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