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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Osugi demand moves in with her?
(a) Matahachi.
(b) Otsu.
(c) Takezo.
(d) Oto.

2. What does Nikkon tell Musashi he cannot continue to pride himself on?
(a) His humor.
(b) His strength.
(c) His brains.
(d) His sexuality.

3. Who else in Akeni's family stole from corpses?
(a) Her mother,
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her father.

4. What does the priest think will gore out Takezo's eyes if the villagers tie him to a tree?
(a) Lions.
(b) Birds.
(c) Bears.
(d) Cats.

5. What does Matahachi search Oko's possessions for?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Keys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Musashi say the talk with Nikkan makes him feel like?

2. Which character does Matahachi wish he returned to?

3. What is the Japanese word for a swordsman?

4. What does the sickle signify to the blacksmith?

5. Whose family does Matahachi want to find?

(see the answer key)

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