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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. Which two characters threaten to kill Musashi?
(a) Osugi and Gon.
(b) Oko and Jo.
(c) Akemi and Takezo.
(d) Matatachi and Otsu.

2. Whose family does Matahachi want to find?
(a) Jo's.
(b) Akeni's.
(c) Sasaki's.
(d) His own.

3. 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.

4. What is the name of the woman who helps Takezo and Matakachi?
(a) Yuka.
(b) Oma.
(c) Yoka.
(d) Oko.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jo say his father once was?

2. How does Akemi try to kill herself?

3. What does the sickle signify to the blacksmith?

4. What does Nikkon tell Musashi he cannot continue to pride himself on?

5. Which character does Matahachi wish he returned to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Musashi escape Osugi and Gon?

2. How has Matahachi's life changed for the worse at the beginning of Book III?

3. How is Matahachi conned out of money in this section?

4. Describe Matahachi's reunion with his mother?

5. How does Oko prepare for Tsujikaze's visit?

6. How is Matahachi's mother rude to Takeo's family in this section?

7. How does Akemi try to kill herself?

8. How does Musashi feel about his talk with Nikkan?

9. How does Matahachi take advantage of Sasaki Kojiro's death?

10. What signs are there that stealing from corpses is becoming a lucrative business?

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