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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the villagers tie Takezo to?
(a) A flag pole.
(b) A table.
(c) A railing.
(d) A tree.

2. What do the rumors say that Matahachi has jumped to escape his capture?
(a) A steeple.
(b) A tower.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A wall.

3. Where does Musashi ask Jo to deliver the message?
(a) The stadium,
(b) The inn.
(c) The church.
(d) The school.

4. Who does Matashachi's mother blame for Matashachi not returning home?
(a) Akemi.
(b) Oko.
(c) Otsu.
(d) Takezo.

5. What kind of business does Oko run?
(a) A store.
(b) A blacksmith's.
(c) A factory.
(d) A brothel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of his body has Muasashi injured?

2. How does Akemi try to kill herself?

3. What is the name of the Young Master?

4. Who does Matahachi watch being killed?

5. What does Musashi want the priests at the temple to teach him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the reasons Seijuro cannot fight in this chapter?

2. Why is Musashi initially ridiculed?

3. How does Musashi find Otsu again?

4. Describe Matahachi's reunion with his mother?

5. How do the villagers punish Takuan?

6. Describe Matahachi's mother's character?

7. How does Takuan scare Takezo away from Otsu?

8. What punishment so officials hand out to Takezo at the castle?

9. How does Musashi escape Osugi and Gon?

10. How does Jo's father react when Matahachi takes food from him?

(see the answer keys)

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