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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 the league offer Moronao's head to the shrine in the temple?
(a) It is a ritual.
(b) It was Moronao's wish.
(c) It is the law.
(d) It was recommended by Yuranosuke.

2. Why does Amakawaya Gihei sign divorce papers?
(a) To keep his wife away.
(b) To protect him from her father.
(c) To save money.
(d) Because he is forced at gun point.

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

4. What does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law say after the divorce papers are signed?
(a) That he's sorry.
(b) That Amakawaya Gihei is a fool.
(c) That he'll remarry his daughter.
(d) That he wins the war.

5. Why does Yuranosuke pretend to sleep in "Act Nine"?
(a) So his wife will leave.
(b) So he can spy on someone.
(c) So the servants leave.
(d) So Rikiya will leave him alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Honzo call Oishi in "Act Nine"?

2. Why does Kudayu want to stay behind with Yuranosuke in "Act Seven"?

3. Where does Yuranosuke come up with the passwords he teaches the samurai?

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

5. How does Kampei sign his contract with Goemon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Oishi reveal at the end of "Act Nine"?

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

3. Why does Kampei fear he may have killed Okaru's father?

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

5. What does Yuranosuke tell Moronao when he finds him in "Act Eleven"?

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

7. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

8. How does Tonase try to protect her daughter's engagement in "Act Nine"?

9. Why do the police show up at Amakawaya Gihei's house?

10. In "Act Six," how does Okaru try to help her husband?

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