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

2. What is stolen from Amakawaya Gihei's wife in "Act Ten"?

3. Why does the league offer Moronao's head to the shrine in the temple?

4. In "Act Nine," what does Yuranosuke predict will happen during his revenge plan?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kampei die?

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

3. What happens after Moronao is beheaded?

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

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

6. Why does Goemon refuse to let Kampei help with the monument in "Act Six"?

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

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

9. What happens when Oishi attacks Honzo?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is this story told in the drama format? What is gained? What is lost? Do you think this is the best presentation for the story? Why or why not? How would you write the story differently?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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