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

2. Why does someone want Lord Hangan to have a letterbox in "Act Three"?

3. Why is Yakushiji harsh toward Hangan when he first meets him?

4. Why does Kaoyo tell her husband about Moronao after he tries to win her over the first time?

5. In "Act Three," when Honzo summons Moronao, why does Moronao prepare to fight?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Yakushiji treat Hangan when he comes to his house in "Act Four"?

6. What happens when Rikiya and Konami meet in "Act Two"?

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

8. In "Act Three," how does the letterbox make its way to Moronao?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is this story told in the drama format? What is gained? What is lost? Do you think this is the best presentation for the story? Why or why not? How would you write the story differently?

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 type of hero is Yuranosuke? How does he fulfill this role? How does he defy the label of hero? Define hero and give examples of heroic or non-heroic actions from the play.

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