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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 do samurai from a neighboring town show up at Moronao's mansion?

2. Why does Oishi agree to let Konami and Rikiya wed?

3. What do the neighboring samurai in "Act Eleven" praise?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Kampei redeemed in the murder of Okaru's father?

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

4. In "Act Nine," why does Oishi say the wedding between Konami and Rikiya is off?

5. What does Moronao do when the samurai enter his mansion in "Act Eleven"?

6. How does Yuranosuke help Amakawaya Gihei's wife?

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

8. How does Kampei die?

9. How does Amakawaya Gihei help the revenge plot?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explore the gender roles of this play. Choose two female characters who break their roles and assess the impact. Discuss gender roles and use examples from the play to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of loyalty in this drama. How is loyalty defined? What role does is play in developing the characters and the plot? Give examples of loyalty and the lack thereof in the play.

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