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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. How many groups do the samurai break into in "Act Eleven"?

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

3. In "Act Seven," why do the samurai decide to kill Yuranosuke?

4. Where does Amakawaya Gihei tell his wife to go when she visits him in "Act Ten"?

5. Why does Amakawaya Gihei sign divorce papers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

2. How does Amakawaya Gihei help the revenge plot?

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

4. How does Tonase try to protect her daughter's engagement in "Act Nine"?

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

6. How does Yuranosuke act foolishly in "Act Seven"?

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

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

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

10. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is author's message about honor? How does this theme influence the play? Define theme and give specific examples of honor from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What is the impact of the author's culture and personal history on this piece of writing?

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