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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. What title does Kakogawa Honzo Yukikuni have?

2. What does Senzaki Yagoro say about the plan to avenge Hangan's death?

3. Why does Moronao tell Hangan Kaoyo sent him a poem?

4. How does Kaoyo identify Nitta Yoshisada's helmet?

5. What does Hangan ask Yuranosuke before he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rumors spread in "Act Two"?

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

3. What happens between Moronao and Hangan during the celebration in "Act Three"?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Hangan part with his friend Yuranosuke?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the symbolism of either Hangan's dagger or the rusty samurai sword. Define symbolism and use examples of how Izumo uses both items in his writing.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism used in the ceremonies in this drama. Define symbolism in your discussion and give examples of several ceremonies to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Examine how economy affects the characters in this play. Remember to explore the lives of the samurai who lost their positions after the death of their lord.

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