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

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

3. What does Jo convince Musashi to take him on as?
(a) A companion.
(b) A lover.
(c) A servant.
(d) A pupil.

4. What is the name of Matahachi's wife?
(a) Yuka.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Oko.
(d) Otsu.

5. What does Musashi want the priests at the temple to teach him?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Writing.
(d) Fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character owns a school?

2. Who does Matashachi's mother blame for Matashachi not returning home?

3. What do the villagers tie Takezo to?

4. What does Takezo rename himself when he leaves the castle?

5. Which character does Matahachi wish he returned to?

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