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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who exposes Bannai's behavior with Kampei's wife in "Act Three"?

2. What impresses Goemon about Rikiya in "Act Four"?

3. How does Kakogawa Honzo Yukikuni feel about the rumors about Yasuchika in "Act Two"?

4. How does Moronao make advances on Kaoyo?

5. What does Yashuchki's wife want Kakogawa Honzo Yukikuni to do about the rumors about her husband in "Act Two"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hangan part with his friend Yuranosuke?

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

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

4. Why does Nitta Yoshisada's helmet cause a scandal in "Act One"?

5. What rumors spread in "Act Two"?

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

7. What does Yagoro tell Kampei about the plan to seek revenge against Moronao in "Act Five"?

8. What happens to Kampei while he hunts for food in "Act Five"?

9. How does Kampai react to his master's fight in "Act Three"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of loyalty in this drama. How is loyalty defined? What role does is play in developing the characters and the plot? Give examples of loyalty and the lack thereof in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Kaoyo's romantic relationships to those of Konami's. What is revealed about this society through these relationships?

Essay Topic 3

What is the impact of the author's culture and personal history on this piece of writing?

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