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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 character owns a school?
(a) Seijuro.
(b) Musashi.
(c) Gion.
(d) Jo.

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

3. What does the sickle signify to the blacksmith?
(a) He has great things coming to him.
(b) His life had been in danger.
(c) He should be more careful.
(d) His parents are ill.

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

5. At what kind of house do Takezo and Matahaci find help?
(a) A greenkeeper's house.
(b) A cottage.
(c) A farmhouse.
(d) A vicarage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the villagers tie Takezo to?

2. What is the Japanese word for a swordsman?

3. Whose family does Matahachi want to find?

4. Who does Jo search for at the school?

5. Who does Matahachi blame for his current position?

(see the answer key)

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