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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VI, Sun and Moon.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gonnosuke study?
(a) Meditation,
(b) Martial arts.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Sword fighting.

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

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

5. What is the name of Osugi's brother?
(a) Gon.
(b) Matahachi.
(c) Terumasa.
(d) Takuan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What member of the band does Musashi become enthralled by at the dance?

2. What does the priest think will gore out Takezo's eyes if the villagers tie him to a tree?

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

4. Who does Matahachi watch being killed?

5. What does Myoshu drop when she runs away?

(see the answer key)

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