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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 does Mataachi do with the warrior's possessions?
(a) He steals them.
(b) He buries them.
(c) He throws them into the lake.
(d) He burns them.

2. What does Musashi say the talk with Nikkan makes him feel like?
(a) As if he hasn't been born.
(b) As if he has been dragged through mud.
(c) As if he has been spat at.
(d) As if he has lost a battle.

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

4. Who does Jo search for at the school?
(a) Gon.
(b) Matahachi.
(c) Akemi.
(d) Osugi.

5. What does Takuan warn Otsu against?
(a) Grief.
(b) Love.
(c) Violence.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Oko allow the two men to sleep?

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

3. Whose money does Matahachi use to fund his search?

4. What does Matahachi search Oko's possessions for?

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

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