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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. In "Act One," where do some of the lords want Nitta Yoshisada's helmet?

2. How does Ono Sadakuro die?

3. Who does Senzaki Yagoro say is helping him raise money?

4. How does Kudayu say Goemon could have avoided the disaster between Moronao and Hangan?

5. How does Kampei feel when he finds Ono Sadakuro dead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tonase do when instructed to receive a messenger?

2. In "Act Five," what is significant about the monument to Hangan?

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

4. How does Lord Wakasanosuke's attitude toward Moronao change in "Act Three"?

5. Why does Honzo first ask to meet Moronao in "Act Three"?

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

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

8. What is inside the letterbox Kaoyo delivered to Moronao?

9. How is Kudayu tested in "Act Four"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the use of the narrator in this play.

Essay Topic 2

What is Kampei's role in this play? Consider his impact on the plot, the characters and exploration of major themes.

Essay Topic 3

What is the author's message about justice? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

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