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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oishi agree to let Konami and Rikiya wed?
(a) Because of a bribe.
(b) Because of Konami's chastity.
(c) Because she fears her husband.
(d) Because she signed a contract.

2. How does Goemon discover that Kampei did not kill his father-in-law?
(a) Because his father-in-law was stabbed.
(b) Because he trusts Kampei.
(c) Because a witness comes forward.
(d) Because Kampei's gun is broken.

3. What does Rikiya do when he sees Honzo and his mother fighting in "Act Nine"?
(a) He stabs Honzo.
(b) He calls his father.
(c) He holds his mother back.
(d) He slaps Konase.

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

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

6. How does the author describe the samurai who storm Moronao's mansion in "Act Eleven"?
(a) By name.
(b) By clothing color.
(c) By heritage.
(d) By age.

7. Why does Goemon finally ask Kampei to join their league of vengeance?
(a) Because he proves his honor.
(b) Because Okaru asks him to.
(c) Because he has been loyal to Hangan.
(d) Because he is dying.

8. In "Act Seven," why do the samurai decide to kill Yuranosuke?
(a) They feel it is the first step to avenging Hangan.
(b) They think he has been disloyal.
(c) They say he is lost.
(d) They are drunk.

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

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

11. What do the neighboring samurai in "Act Eleven" praise?
(a) The shogun's promise.
(b) The skills of the fighting samurai.
(c) Moronao's wealth.
(d) Yuranosuke's loyalty.

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

13. Why does Heiemon try to kill Okaru in "Act Seven"?
(a) Because he is drunk.
(b) For trying to kill a man.
(c) For killing her father.
(d) For giving away her life.

14. How do Yuranosuke's men get to Moronao's main gate?
(a) They have to climb a wall.
(b) They have to sneak through shadows.
(c) They have to fight guards.
(d) They have to cross a moat.

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

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

3. Why does Amakawaya Gihei try to choke his own son?

4. How long does Yuranosuke say he wants Okaru to act as his wife?

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

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