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

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

3. At the end of "Act Nine," what does Oishi tell Konami she was trying to do the whole time?
(a) Insult her.
(b) Protect her.
(c) Impress her.
(d) Trick her.

4. 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 are drunk.
(d) They say he is lost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Okaru's mother do at the end of "Act Six"?

2. Why won't Amakawaya Gihei let his wife see their son during her visit?

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

4. What does Okaru's mother scream while she blames Kampei for her husband's death?

5. In "Act Nine," what does Tonase point out about Yuranosuke's income?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Heiemon wish to meet with Yuranosuke in "Act Seven"?

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

3. How does Amakawaya Gihei respond to being tricked by Yuranosuke?

4. How does Yuranosuke act foolishly in "Act Seven"?

5. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

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

7. Why doesn't Okaru leave with Ichinomiya in "Act Six"?

8. What does Okaru say about the letter from Kaoyo in "Act Seven"?

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

10. How does Amakawaya Gihei help the revenge plot?

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