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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. Why does Amakawaya Gihei's wife question the servants?

2. Where does Amakawaya Gihei load his merchandise in "Act Ten"?

3. Why does Kampei stab himself?

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

5. What does Honzo call Oishi in "Act Nine"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Act Nine," why does Oishi say the wedding between Konami and Rikiya is off?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Heiemon wish to meet with Yuranosuke in "Act Seven"?

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

10. How does Kampei die?

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

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

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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