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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Japanese word for a swordsman?
(a) Ronin.
(b) Samurai.
(c) Polono.
(d) Nikkan.

2. What does Jo say his father once was?
(a) A general.
(b) A government official.
(c) A samurai warrior.
(d) A ronin.

3. What do Gion and his followers like to do together?
(a) Go shooting.
(b) Go fishing.
(c) Go cycling.
(d) Go whoring.

4. Where does Oko allow the two men to sleep?
(a) The woodshed.
(b) The basement.
(c) The cowshed.
(d) The barn.

5. What does Akemi serve to the customers at the whorehouse?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Saki.
(d) Ginseng.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the villagers tie Takezo to?

2. Where has Oko hidden her loot?

3. What reason does Takezo give for returning to the village?

4. Where does Musashi ask Jo to deliver the message?

5. What is the name of the military captain's commander?

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