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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 does Kampei sign his contract with Goemon?

2. How do Yuranosuke's men get to Moronao's main gate?

3. What does Amakawaya Gihei's father-in-law say after the divorce papers are signed?

4. In "Act Seven," how do Kudayu and Bannai plan on sobering up Yuranosuke?

5. In "Act Eleven," why is Moronao calm?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

4. How does Kampei die?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Kampei's role in this play? Consider his impact on the plot, the characters and exploration of major themes.

Essay Topic 2

How is loss a theme in this drama? What message about loss is presented? Define theme and give examples of loss 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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