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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Takezo have to serve out his punishment?
(a) A chain gang.
(b) A basement.
(c) A castle.
(d) A farm.

2. Why does Akemi's mother insist Akemi steals from corpses?
(a) To maintain the family's lifestyle.
(b) To raise money to move out of the village.
(c) To help them buy food.
(d) To pay the village taxes.

3. What kind of work does Oko ban Matahachi from doing?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Laboring.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sword making.

4. What does Nikkan tell Musashi he must learn?
(a) How to meditate.
(b) How to think for himself.
(c) How to have fun.
(d) How to be weak.

5. What is the name of the woman who helps Takezo and Matakachi?
(a) Oko.
(b) Yuka.
(c) Yoka.
(d) Oma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otsu tell Musashi outside the castle?

2. What does Jo convince Musashi to take him on as?

3. Where do Musashi and Jo stay at an inn?

4. What is the Japanese word for a swordsman?

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

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