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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jo search for at the school?
(a) Matahachi.
(b) Gon.
(c) Akemi.
(d) Osugi.

2. What does Musashi say the talk with Nikkan makes him feel like?
(a) As if he has lost a battle.
(b) As if he hasn't been born.
(c) As if he has been dragged through mud.
(d) As if he has been spat at.

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

4. What does Matachi say prompts Takezo to surrender to the punishment?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Family.
(d) Nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Matahachi's wife?

3. What do the villagers tie Takezo to?

4. What does Musashi want the priests at the temple to teach him?

5. Which two characters threaten to kill Musashi?

(see the answer key)

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