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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 name of the Buddhist monk in this section?
(a) Takuan.
(b) Takezo.
(c) Matahachi.
(d) Terumasa.

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

3. Which two characters threaten to kill Musashi?
(a) Matatachi and Otsu.
(b) Akemi and Takezo.
(c) Oko and Jo.
(d) Osugi and Gon.

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

5. Why does Jo kill the dog?
(a) He was hungry.
(b) It was attacking children.
(c) It bit him.
(d) It was rabid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the villagers tie Takezo to?

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

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

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

5. What is the name of the woman who helps Takezo and Matakachi?

(see the answer key)

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