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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Senzaki Yagoro say about the plan to avenge Hangan's death?
(a) He says it has been postponed.
(b) He denies it.
(c) He refuses to talk about it.
(d) He says they need help.

2. In "Act Four," what does Hangan wear underneath his clothes?
(a) Swords.
(b) A shogun outfit.
(c) A ceremonial dress.
(d) Death robes.

3. In "Act Two," what does Honzo promise to Lord Wakasanosuke?
(a) To keep a secret.
(b) To lend money.
(c) To fight hard.
(d) To do as told.

4. How does Kudayu say Goemon could have avoided the disaster between Moronao and Hangan?
(a) By bribing Moronao.
(b) By giving Moronao a better title.
(c) By having Hangan move.
(d) By fighting instead of Hangan.

5. What is Nitta Yoshisada known for burning in his helmet?
(a) Incense.
(b) Notes.
(c) Money.
(d) Grass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is seppuku?

2. Why does Kampei allow someone else to hold his rifle in "Act Five"?

3. How does Ono Sadakuro die?

4. Who tells rumors about Yasuchika's humiliation in "Act Two"?

5. Why does Kampei hunt for food in "Act Five"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens do Hangan's property immediately after his death?

2. In "Act One," what argument do Yasuchika and Moronao get into?

3. How does Hangan react to the order that he must commit seppuku?

4. How does Ono Sadakuro treat the old man he runs into on the street in "Act Five"?

5. How does Hangan part with his friend Yuranosuke?

6. What happens when Kampei fixes his rifle fuse in "Act Five"?

7. What rumors spread in "Act Two"?

8. What happens between Moronao and Hangan during the celebration in "Act Three"?

9. How does Moronao threaten Kaoyo in "Act One"?

10. What does Lord Takauji do in "Act One"?

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