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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Fire.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Takezo give for returning to the village?
(a) To train as a warrior.
(b) To bring wealth to the village.
(c) To deliver a message to Matahachi's mother.
(d) To marry his sweetheart.

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

4. Where does Jo say his father now lives?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A forest.
(c) A temple.
(d) A castle.

5. Why does Matachi decide to leave his mother?
(a) He is putting her life in danger.
(b) He grows tired of her bickering.
(c) He does not have a enough money to support her.
(d) He wants his freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Takezo search for once he is safety out of the town?

2. What does the priest call the action of killing the men?

3. What is the name of Takezo's fellow prisoner?

4. Who delivers a message to Musashi at the inn?

5. What kind of animal does Jo kill?

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