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

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

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

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

5. Who does Okaru say she must wait for before she will leave with Ichinomiya?
(a) Her father.
(b) Kampei.
(c) No one will make her leave with him.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Moronao hide when Yuranosuke's men attack his mansion?

2. Why do samurai from a neighboring town show up at Moronao's mansion?

3. What do the samurai use to get through Moronao's shutters?

4. What role does Heiemon say he played in Hangan's court?

5. How is Moronao's head severed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Moronao act shortly before his house is stormed by Yuranosuke's samurai?

2. What is Honzo's response to the engagement in "Act Nine"?

3. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

4. What happens when neighboring samurai appear in "Act Eleven"?

5. Why does Kudayu hide out in Yuranosuke's room?

6. What does Moronao do when the samurai enter his mansion in "Act Eleven"?

7. How is Kampei redeemed in the murder of Okaru's father?

8. What does Heiemon tell Okaru in "Act Seven"?

9. What is the truth behind the police in "Act Ten"?

10. Why does Okaru ask to kill herself in "Act Seven"?

(see the answer keys)

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