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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 Nine," what does Yuranosuke predict will happen during his revenge plan?

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

3. What does Yuranosuke say he wants Kudayu to do with him?

4. How long does Yuranosuke say he wants Okaru to act as his wife?

5. In "Act Seven," why do the samurai decide to kill Yuranosuke?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when neighboring samurai appear in "Act Eleven"?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Amakawaya Gihei give his wife divorce papers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's message about justice? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of seppuku in this drama? What themes does it help explore? How does it drive the text and the characters? Provide quotes from the book to support your discussion on seppuku.

Essay Topic 3

Examine how economy affects the characters in this play. Remember to explore the lives of the samurai who lost their positions after the death of their lord.

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