3. Who does Matahachi blame for his current position?
(a) Sasaki and Kojiro.
(b) Oko and Takezo.
(c) Gon and Akemi.
(d) Otsu and Tenki.

4. What kind of work does Oko ban Matahachi from doing?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Laboring.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sword making.

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

6. Whose money does Matahachi use to fund his search?
(a) His own.
(b) Otsu's.
(c) Sasaki's.
(d) Gon's.

7. How does Osugi address Otsu?
(a) Sister in arms.
(b) Daughter-in-law.
(c) Little girl.
(d) Fun seeker.

8. What is the name of the Buddhist monk in this section?
(a) Takezo.
(b) Terumasa.
(c) Matahachi.
(d) Takuan.

9. What does Matachi say prompts Takezo to surrender to the punishment?
(a) Fear.
(b) Nature.
(c) Family.
(d) Love.

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

11. Who is waiting for Musashi when he leaves the castle?
(a) Otsu.
(b) Takuan.
(c) Jo.
(d) Akemi.

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

13. What does Otsu say she is searching for?
(a) A swordsman.
(b) A husband.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A knife fighter.

14. What kind of instrument does Otsu play?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A harp.
(c) A flute.
(d) A drum.

15. Who does Seijuro say he has paid to have sex with Akemi?
(a) Her father.
(b) Toji.
(c) The priests.
(d) Her mother.