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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 Eight," what do Konami and Tonase spend the act doing?

2. What does Moronao do before trying to attack Yuranosuke?

3. What does Bannai think is funny about Yuranosuke's sword?

4. Where does Kudayu hide to listen in on Heiemon and Okaru's conversation?

5. What does Amakawaya Gihei offer the samurai in "Act Ten"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Kampei fear he may have killed Okaru's father?

4. How does Amakawaya Gihei respond to being tricked by Yuranosuke?

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

6. Why do the police show up at Amakawaya Gihei's house?

7. What does Yuranosuke tell Moronao when he finds him in "Act Eleven"?

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

9. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the society of feudal Japan influences the plot of this drama. Use secondary sources as necessary to discuss feudal Japan.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the symbolism of either Hangan's dagger or the rusty samurai sword. Define symbolism and use examples of how Izumo uses both items in his writing.

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