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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does Matahachi wish he returned to?
(a) Seijuro.
(b) Otsu.
(c) Oko.
(d) Musashi.

2. What does Akemi serve to the customers at the whorehouse?
(a) Saki.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Ginseng.

3. What is the name of Takezo's fellow prisoner?
(a) Akemi.
(b) He is by himself.
(c) Otsu.
(d) Takuan.

4. What city has Matahachi found work in?
(a) Tokoyo.
(b) Kyoto.
(c) Fushimi.
(d) Seoul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters threaten to kill Musashi?

2. What is the Japanese word for a swordsman?

3. What does the sickle signify to the blacksmith?

4. Where does Matahachi find laboring work?

5. What does Matachi say prompts Takezo to surrender to the punishment?

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