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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 Eleven," why is Moronao calm?

2. What role does Heiemon say he played in Hangan's court?

3. What does Moronao do before trying to attack Yuranosuke?

4. How does Goemon discover that Kampei did not kill his father-in-law?

5. Who brings Okaru's father's body back to the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the police show up at Amakawaya Gihei's house?

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

3. In "Act Six," how does Okaru try to help her husband?

4. Why does Amakawaya Gihei give his wife divorce papers?

5. Why does Goemon refuse to let Kampei help with the monument in "Act Six"?

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

7. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

8. How does Kampei die?

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

10. Why does Kudayu hide out in Yuranosuke's room?

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

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 3

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

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