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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 Yuranosuke learn from his son in "Act Seven"?

2. What does Rikiya do when he sees Honzo and his mother fighting in "Act Nine"?

3. Why does Amakawaya Gihei sign divorce papers?

4. How does Kampei describe Okaru's mother's yelling to Goemon and Yagoro in "Act Six"?

5. What does Honzo give Rikiya as a gift in "Act Nine"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What type of hero is Yuranosuke? How does he fulfill this role? How does he defy the label of hero? Define hero and give examples of heroic or non-heroic actions from the play.

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