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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. Why does Okaru's mother blame Kampei for her husband's death?

2. Why does Kampei stab himself?

3. How does Amakawaya Gihei say he is working to help protect the samurai in "Act Ten"?

4. In "Act Nine," what does Tonase point out about Yuranosuke's income?

5. At the end of "Act Nine," what does Oishi tell Konami she was trying to do the whole time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Oishi reveal at the end of "Act Nine"?

2. Why doesn't Okaru leave with Ichinomiya in "Act Six"?

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

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

5. What is Honzo's response to the engagement in "Act Nine"?

6. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

7. What is the truth behind the police in "Act Ten"?

8. Why does Okaru ask to kill herself in "Act Seven"?

9. How do Yuranosuke's men get inside Moronao's mansion?

10. Why do Konami and Tonase travel to Yuranosuke's house in "Act Eight"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of seppuku in this drama? What themes does it help explore? How does it drive the text and the characters? Provide quotes from the book to support your discussion on seppuku.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the details of this play that are included because it was originally meant for puppets and puppeteers. How do these details make the play effective? How do they make it ineffective?

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