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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 Nine," what makes Konami feel shame?

2. What does Yuranosuke say he wants Kudayu to do with him?

3. Why does Heiemon want to join the samurai in "Act Seven"?

4. Where does Yuranosuke come up with the passwords he teaches the samurai?

5. Why does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law want him to divorce his daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Amakawaya Gihei help the revenge plot?

2. How does Kampei die?

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

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

5. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

6. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are motives, feelings and other internal forces conveyed in this drama? Is this effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Moronao to Yuranosuke, keep their samurai code in mind. Quote the play in regards to each character to support your statements.

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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